Source: Definitions adapted from history textbooks and scholarly articles.

Rasputin: A Russian mystic and self-proclaimed holy man who gained influence over the Romanov family, especially Tsarina Alexandra, during the early 20th century.

Autocracy: A system of government where one ruler has absolute power, as exemplified by the Tsar Nicholas II.

Duma: The Russian legislative assembly created after the 1905 revolution, intended to limit Tsarist power.

Revolution: A significant change in political power, often involving the overthrow of a government.

Monarchy: A form of government with a monarch at the head, such as the Romanov dynasty.

Influence: The capacity to have an effect on the character, development, or behavior of someone or something.

Corruption: Dishonest or unethical conduct by those in power, often involving bribery or abuse of authority.

Dynasty: A series of rulers from the same family.

Collapse: The sudden failure or breakdown of a government or system.

Conspiracy: A secret plan by a group to do something unlawful or harmful.

Outlook: A person's general attitude or point of view about a situation.

Source: Various history textbooks and academic sources on the Russian Revolution.