Yes. If they can justify the concern of public peace and safety as being a more immediate need than convenience of free speech expression at the time or place in question.
Possibly because they would be able to adapt to living in a different place if they are with the same people as them
The south was the main agricultural hub in the area
Tsarina Alexandra's biggest mistake after she took over the leadership of the Russian government while her husband Nicholas II was on a battlefield was putting too much trust and confidence to Rasputin's decisions which regard to running the country. People of Russia no longer trust the royal family since then. Hope this answer helps.