Back then, he wasn't there. They shot him without his knowledge.
And even if that's true... What kind of heroic death or death for the faith is that??? It's politics! He was added to the Pantheon because he was shot by the BOLSHEVIKS! The Church is tied to the government, and the government still has nightmares about the return of socialism.
And they shot them to decapitate the opponents of the revolution. You can only kill a snake by cutting off its head. These were FORCED measures.
And what do you think about the subsequent economic boom??? Would that have happened under the monarchy??? All the cruelty of that time was the key to stability! Alexei, during socialism, were Siberians considered second-class citizens??? And were me and other Ossetians called BLACK-BOTTOMS???:mad:
It's just always easier to blame all the problems on Lenin and Stalin, and to agree with those who are sucking our blood!!!
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You know, I'm only willing to go out into the street when I have at least some chance of winning. I'm not a fan of a glorious death. If I can be of use to my people in the future, then I will endure.