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Definition of «tsar»

The term tsar is a title used to refer to an emperor or king in Russia. It comes from the Latin word "Caesar," which was used by the Roman Senate to refer to their ruler, Julius Caesar. The Russian Tsars were the supreme rulers of Russia for centuries until the fall of the Russian Empire in 1917.

Usage examples

  1. The tsar, also known as the emperor, was the supreme ruler of Russia before the 1917 revolution.
  2. The assassination of Tsar Nicholas II and his family marked the end of the Romanov dynasty.
  3. During his reign, the tsar maintained strict control over his subjects, often suppressing dissent and opposition.
  4. The tsar's authority was absolute, and he had the power to make important decisions without consulting anyone else.
  5. Russian folklore is often filled with tales of tsars and their grandeur.
  6. The last tsar of Russia, Nicholas II, was known for his weakness in decision-making and the eventual downfall of his reign.
  7. The Tsar Cannon, located in Moscow, is famous for being the largest bombard by caliber in the world.
  8. Rasputin, a controversial figure in Russian history, gained influence in the royal court by claiming to have healing powers and becoming a close confidant of Tsar Nicholas II and his wife.

Phrases with «tsar»

Sentences with «tsar»

  • Developed by Climax Studios, Assassin's Creed Chronicles Russia is set after the reign of Tsar Nicholas II as players navigate the turbulent Russian Empire of 1918 as you control assassin Nikolai Oreov who is on his last mission for the Assassins. (impulsegamer.com)
  • Her account provides not only intimate portraits of Tsar Nicholas II; his wife, Alexandra; and the five Romanov children, but it also offers a beautifully realized examination of the context of their lives — Russia in a state of increasing social unrest and turmoil. (booklistonline.com)
  • That's hundreds of millions of times as much as the bomb dropped on Hiroshima in 1945 and roughly 163,000 times as much as the Soviet Union's test of Tsar Bomba on October 30, 1961. (businessinsider.com)
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