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"Czar" is the Russian equivalent of "Kaiser" or "Caesar." His wife is the Czarina and the Heir Apparent the Czaritsa.

And "Ivan" is Russian for "John."

-- Mr. Language Guy

How did the title Tsar get from Rome to Moscow? I've often wondered. I'm sure it went through Constantinople, but how did it get from there to Moscow?

Also, who ruled Russia before Ivan?

There are things that history books always seem to gloss over.

How did the title Tsar get from Rome to Moscow? I've often wondered. I'm sure it went through Constantinople, but how did it get from there to Moscow?

Also, who ruled Russia before Ivan?

There are things that history books always seem to gloss over.

Pre-communist Russian history has long been my passion. The lives and times of the tsars is fascinating. A thrill of my life was when the "Treasures of the Tsars" came to a museum in St. Pete, Fl.

It was a magnificent collection sent to this country for our viewing, truly a treasure trove. Incredible Faberge eggs, gem-covered crowns, gowns, intricately-decorated daggers, pistols and rifles, a royal throne, paintings and art objects, jewel-encrusted swords and scabards, many from the dim past as well as the not-too dim twentieth century.

Everyday items from the royal households were there to gape at, including linens, silverware, china, goblets, gorgeous samovars and even a sleigh and toys of the the royal children.

I stayed for hours, and only wish I had returned again the next day.

If this exhibit ever comes again to the states, I urge everyone to see it. It takes you into a different world, indeed.

Leni

...the Heir Apparent the Czaritsa.

I thought the Tsar's son was the Tsarevich (using the patronymic suffix). Or am I just confused?

Another language lover.