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The Tsar and Tsarina fell under the influence of Rasputin, autocracy is degrading, Russia needs renewal — a constitutional monarchy or even a republic… Lykov, released from prison and restored to both his position and his noble title, is being offered by "progressive" politicians to participate in a dynastic coup.
Lykov is disillusioned with the monarchy, but is not ready to join the conspirators.
He has to negotiate with both sides — for the sake of peace and order…