
It had less to do with nationality and more to do with brains.
The Empire had the “clever” ones. The EggHeads. The very best of the best Scientists, Engineers and Doctors etc.
And the Romanov hijacked them.
“Run from what’s comfortable. Forget safety. Live where you fear to live. Destroy your reputation. Be notorious. I have tried prudent planning long enough. From now on I’ll be mad.”

It had less to do with nationality and more to do with brains.
The Empire had the “clever” ones. The EggHeads. The very best of the best Scientists, Engineers and Doctors etc.
And the Romanov hijacked them.