Tsar Nicholas II

Kingship

 * Reign: 1904-1917
 * He was an absolutist
 * He was weak in character and was led by Tzarina Alexandra, his spouse

Grigori Rasputin

 * Monk/mystic
 * A consevative
 * Somewhat controlled the Tzarina (and through extention the Tzar) in his own affairs
 * Claimed to have a cure to the Tzars' ailing son
 * Had a major influence on the Tsar in his later years