Tsar-like power is leading into fashism. Of course, russians need a harder hand because of their strong mafia, but on the cost or the benefit of the weak?

Besides, the first tsar «Ivan the moneybag »was a tax-collector for mongolian barbarians on horses. The had to collect money while the ruling mongolians were at home until their next "visit".

This very important job makes rich and powerfull. But in principle, tsar «Ivan the moneybag» was a simple tax-collector.