Alexandra of Russia, born on June 6, 1872, was the last Empress of Russia and the wife of Tsar Nicholas II. She was a granddaughter of Queen Victoria of the United Kingdom and was known for her strong personality and devotion to her family. Alexandra played a significant role in the Russian court and was deeply involved in charitable work. Alexandra's reign was marked by political turmoil and social unrest, culminating in the Russian Revolution of 1917. She and her family were eventually imprisoned and executed by Bolsheviks in 1918. Today, she is remembered for her tragic life and the impact of her family's downfall.