The term 'Winter Palace Figure' refers to a CZAR or TSAR, both of which are titles used to refer to the monarchs of Russia. A CZAR is a male ruler, while a Tsarina is a female ruler. Both titles were used interchangeably throughout Russian history, and the title was abolished in 1917 after the Russian Revolution. The Winter Palace was the official residence of the Russian royal family, and the figure of the CZAR or TSAR was a powerful symbol of the monarchy.