Ruler of imperialist Russia (4)

I believe the answer is:

tsar

(Other definitions for tsar that I've seen before include "Ruler finally executed" , "Russian leader" , "One associated with 26 [KREMLIN]" , "Title of Russian emperor" , "Nicholas II was the last" .)

I've seen this clue in the LA Times.

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