2021-07-23 Fri

Michael, I became the first Russian Tsar of the House of Romanov after the zemskiy sobor of 1613 elected him to rule the Tsardom of Russia.

He was the son of Feodor Nikitich Romanov (later known as Patriarch Filaret) and of Xenia (later known as "the great nun" Martha). His accession marked the end of the Time of Troubles. During his reign, Russia conquered most of Siberia, largely with the help of the Cossacks and the Stroganov family. Russia had extended to the Pacific Ocean by the end of Michael's reign.

Here is an image of a Silver coin: 1 ruble Nikolai II_Romanov Dynasty - 1913 - On the obverse of the coin features two rulers: left Emperor Nikolas II in military uniform of the lifeguards of the 4th infantry regiment of the Imperial family, right Michael I in Royal robes and Monomakh's Cap. Portraits are made in a circular frame around a Greek ornament.

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