A Russian economics expert had been making money through long-short strategies during the Russia-Ukraine war. Despite his economic success, he felt deep regret about Russia's historical mistakes. He wrote on his blog that "Russia has been on the wrong path since the 19th century," critically analyzing Russia's history. Then, remarkably, he traveled back in time to 1891 and found himself in the body of Russian Crown Prince Nicholas II during his visit to Japan.
Though Prime Minister Kokovtsov is active enough that Witte's absence isn't felt, that doesn't make me any less busy.
To judge whether to implement a policy, I too must have at least basic knowledge in that field.
Thus the studying I started since ascending to the throne shows no signs of ending even past my fortieth year.
Balancing work and study - truly the epitome of studying while working, but from late February, even this wasn't allowed.
"Prime Minister, can't we make it smaller?"
"How could we? If you'd held a grand coronation ceremony that would be one thing, but we can't skip this one. Where else would we find a better propaganda opportunity?"
"It doesn't seem like we need propaganda..."
"We can't gloss over it like the coronation. Given how rarely you appear in public as it is, all imperial citizens must be waiting for this one."
The Romanov Tercentenary celebration.