Tsar Nicholas II Was Married to Alexandra Feodorovna

In 1894, Tsar Nicholas II wed Alexandra Feodorovna. Alexandra Feodorovna, Princess Alix of Hesse and by the Rhine at birth, lived from 6 June [O.S. 25 May] 1872 until 17 July 1918. She served as Emperor Nicholas II's consort from their marriage on 26 November [O.S. 14 November] 1894 until his forcible abdication on 15 March [O.S. 2 March] 1917.

A few years prior, when they first met, Nicholas fell head over heels for her. Alexandra was a reserved, modest woman who showed little interest in politics. She was a fervent religious believer who saw it as her duty as Tsarina to support and mentor her husband in his spiritual responsibilities.

The Russian people didn't like Alexandra very well because they perceived her as an intrusive foreigner. Numerous issues Russia encountered under Nicholas' rule, including food shortages and the economic difficulties brought on by World War I, were also attributed to her. Despite being disliked, Alexandra remained a loving wife and mother who had a close relationship with her husband and kids. Tsar Nicholas II and his wife Alexandra were renowned for their close correspondence and intense devotion to one another.