Which empire did Grand Duke Nicholas Nikolaevich's grandfather rule?
Russian Empire
Ottoman Empire
British Empire
Austro-Hungarian Empire
Answer
The Russian Empire was ruled by Grand Duke Nicholas Nikolaevich's grandfather, Nicholas I. Nicholas I reigned from 1825 to 1855, during which time he expanded the empire's territory, strengthened its military, and implemented strict censorship laws. His reign was marked by both economic growth and political repression.
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