Massacre of Nicholas, Alexandra, and their Family

In March, 1917, following the February revolution, Russian Tsar Nicholas II abdicated on behalf of both himself and his son Tsarevich Alexei.  Nevertheless, the family was arrested and imprisoned by the Bolsheviks.

During the early morning hours of July 17, 1918, the Bolsheviks murdered Nicholas II and his entire family, as well as the family doctor, Nicholas' footman, Alexandra's maidservant, and the family cook.   It is believed that Vladimir Lenin himself gave the order that they should be killed.