The Romanov dynasty ruled Russia for centuriesThe family's reign ended in the revolution of 1917This is what happened to the Romanov family What is the true story of the last Romanovs and their ...

Did you watch the 1997 classic “Anastasia” as a kid? We’re willing to bet the villain Rasputin – who sells his soul to kill the Romanov family in the movie – showed up in your nightmares.

The Romanov family ruled Russia from 1613 to 1917. They ascended the throne at the end of one of the most critical periods of Russian history, known as the Time of Troubles (1589 Ü 1613).