Alexei Romanov: The Heir Who Never Ruled

In this episode, Lucas and Luna explore the tragic figure of Tsarevich Alexei Petrovich, the eldest son of Peter the Great. Alexei was caught between his father's relentless modernizing drive and his own conservative upbringing, leading to a dramatic escape to the Holy Roman Empire and a heart-wrenching return. They delve into the investigation, torture, and death of the heir, as well as the 1718 manifesto that redefined succession in Russia. The conversation touches on the roles of figures like Alexander Kikin, Empress Catherine, and the diplomat Pyotr Tolstoy, and examines the legacy of the case that haunted the Romanov dynasty for centuries. This is a story of reform, rebellion, and the ultimate cost of autocracy. #TsarevichAlexei #PeterTheGreat #Romanov #RussianHistory #1718 #PeterAndPaulFortress #AlexanderKikin #PyotrTolstoy #CatherineI #HolyRomanEmpire #SuccessionCrisis #Autocracy #18thCentury #StPetersburg #History #FexingoHistory #RoyalTragedy #RussianEmpire Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo