Russian monarchs of yore refers to the Tsars, or rulers, of Russia from the 10th century until the Russian Revolution in 1917. The term Tsar is derived from the Latin word Caesar, which was used to refer to the Roman emperors. The Tsars of Russia were autocratic rulers who held absolute power over the country and its people. They were often seen as oppressive and tyrannical, and their rule was eventually overthrown by the Russian Revolution.