Romanov Dynasty Succession and Claims

The video explores who would be the czar of Russia today if the Romanov monarchy were restored. It presents six potential candidates, discussing the historical context, succession rules, and current claimants. The video concludes with the presenter's opinion on the strongest claim and a personal connection to the Romanov family.

What is the main question explored in the video regarding the Romanov monarchy?

• What caused the fall of the Romanov dynasty?

• Who would be the rightful heir to the Romanov throne today?

• How did the Romanov family escape execution?

• Who was the last Tsar of Russia?

Who was the last Tsar of Russia before the monarchy ended?

• Peter the Great

• Alexander III

• Michael II

• Nicholas II

What are the two main rules of succession according to the Pauline rules?

• The throne is inherited by the most popular candidate

• Only females can inherit the throne

• Only children from non-morganatic marriages and male-line members are eligible

• The eldest child inherits regardless of gender

Who declared himself the 'Emperor in Exile' after the Romanov family's execution?

• Nicholas Romanov

• Grand Duke Kirill

• Andrew Romanov

• Grand Duke Vladimir

Which candidate is recognized by the Russian Orthodox Church as the rightful heir?

• Rostislav Romanov

• Maria Vladimirovna

• Carl Emich

• Dmitry Ilinsky

What is the main challenge with Andrew Romanov's claim to the throne?

• He has no living descendants

• He did not marry a noble

• He lives outside Russia

• He is not recognized by the Romanov family association

Which candidate has attempted to create a micro-nation called the Romanov Empire?

• Maria Vladimirovna

• Rostislav Romanov

• Dmitry Ilinsky

• Carl Emich

What alternative system of succession is mentioned that most European monarchies use today?

• Salic Law

• Absolute Primogeniture

• Cognatic Primogeniture

• Elective Monarchy

Who is the only member of the Romanov family to have lived in Russia since the fall of the empire?

• Andrew Romanov

• Dmitry Ilinsky

• Maria Vladimirovna

• Rostislav Romanov

What personal connection does the narrator have to the Romanov family?

• He owns a Romanov artifact

• His great-grandfather was a Romanov

• His wife's relatives were photographers for the Romanov family

• He is a distant cousin of Nicholas II