Last Tsar: Ten Thousands on Pilgrimage

I would not be surprised if Russia brings back the office of Tsar as ruler of Russia, not as an autocrat, as they were before, but as a constitutional monarch but with also some power of governance- not like the British, whose Queen really has no authority. More like the Spanish King, who does.
NIcholas II was a very great man. He tried to be a very good and decent Tsar. His wife, on the other hand was a bit of a meddler, who relied on bad advisors (especially Rasputin). Many claim she is actually to blame for the end of the Romanov dynasty. She often pushed him to be a harsh dictator, which he did not want to do. But they were a very loving couple with regard to each other, and their 5 children.
Afew years ago, it was reported that Putin wanted to restore the Tsar, with the Romanov family returning. Most Russians also want that.....but it has not happened yet. But it will, even without Putin.

Even in Japan, where a lot of my family reside, the Emperor has "some" power. He is largely a symbol, but is unbelievably loved and venerated. He was viewed as a "god" before and during WWII, but was dumbed down to beng just a symbol by the Americans when they occupied Japan 1945-51. Today, he is alittle bit more...despite the "Constitution" approved by the Americans dictating the future role of the Emperor.
Only in Arab/Islamic countries are there still absolute rulers. But that too, is fascinating.