Who is Tsar Alexander III from Nicholas and Alexandra and what is their importance?

Alexander III was the Tsar of Russia and married to the Empress Marie. He is the father of Nicholas. The Tsar and his family live in the St. Petersburg area since he prefers St. Petersburg to Moscow. The Tsar prefers the palace at Gatchina to the Winter Palace so he spends most of his time at Gatchina until the season begins. His wife prefers St. Petersburg.