I am not yet ready to be Tsar. I know nothing of the business of ruling.

I do not rule Russia: ten thousand clerks do.

All around me is cowardice and deceit.

I do not rule Russia. 10,000 clerks do.

I am not yet ready to be Tsar. I know nothing of the business of ruling.

I am just a plain, common man.

Lord, save Russia and bring her peace.