Nicholas I and Nicholas II comparision

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…with no people skills; he would only make public appearances and or public speeches until they became necessary to remain in control. Nicholas I kept in touch with his surrounding and dealt with matters swiftly and harshly while Nicholas II would turn the other cheek not wanting confrontation. Basically the czarist regime was destroyed because Nicholas II was not a leader he was a follower. You can not have a ruler who is a follower.