Articles related to "Romanovs"
Burial of the Romanovs
The burial of the Romanov bodies after the execution in July 1918 was conducted by Yakov Yurovsky. The remains of the Romanovs were buried in a pit for decades.
• burial of the romanovs • romanov bodies • remains of the romanovs • yurovsky • execution of the romanovs
The burial of the Romanov bodies after the execution in July 1918 was conducted by Yakov Yurovsky. The remains of the Romanovs were buried in a pit for decades.
• burial of the romanovs • romanov bodies • remains of the romanovs • yurovsky • execution of the romanovs
Books about the Romanovs
New books about the Romanovs seem to be published each year. Which ones are worthwhile reads and which ones capitalize on myth?
• romanovs • books about the romanovs • alexandra fyodorovna • nicholas ii • alexei romanov
New books about the Romanovs seem to be published each year. Which ones are worthwhile reads and which ones capitalize on myth?
• romanovs • books about the romanovs • alexandra fyodorovna • nicholas ii • alexei romanov
Russia's Search for Liberty: Part II. Rule by Romanovs
As the cycle of Russian political economy again evolves, the old rules hold true. Now on its third tumble down the hill of upheaval and reform, Russia seems unable to grasp some aspects of its tormented legacy.
• russian politics • russian history • romanovs • peter the great • catherine the great
As the cycle of Russian political economy again evolves, the old rules hold true. Now on its third tumble down the hill of upheaval and reform, Russia seems unable to grasp some aspects of its tormented legacy.
• russian politics • russian history • romanovs • peter the great • catherine the great
Russia's Search for Liberty: Part III. Rebels and Riots
Russia pursues its lust for power, frees its serfs, is disgraced in war, and succumbs to rule by an untested political/economic theory that promises Utopia.
• russian history • russia and the nineteenth century • the romanovs • russia and radical politics
Russia pursues its lust for power, frees its serfs, is disgraced in war, and succumbs to rule by an untested political/economic theory that promises Utopia.
• russian history • russia and the nineteenth century • the romanovs • russia and radical politics
Execution of the Romanovs
The Romanov family, including Tsar Nicholas II, were executed in 1918. The Tsar, Tsaristsa, Grand Duchesses, Tsarevich, a doctor, and three servants were killed.
• execution of the romanovs • murder of the romanovs • yurovsky • tsar nicholas ii • alexandra fyodorovna
The Romanov family, including Tsar Nicholas II, were executed in 1918. The Tsar, Tsaristsa, Grand Duchesses, Tsarevich, a doctor, and three servants were killed.
• execution of the romanovs • murder of the romanovs • yurovsky • tsar nicholas ii • alexandra fyodorovna
The End of the Romanovs
The murder of the Romanovs has sparked controversy, given rise to investigations, and inspired books and movies. Much has been made of their execution and burial.
• end of the romanovs • romanov murder • romanov execution • russian royal family • romanov burial
The murder of the Romanovs has sparked controversy, given rise to investigations, and inspired books and movies. Much has been made of their execution and burial.
• end of the romanovs • romanov murder • romanov execution • russian royal family • romanov burial
Alexander III - Emperor of Russia
Alexander Romanov, or Alexander III, was Emperor of Russia from 1881 to 1894. He was responsible for repressive policies and was the father of Nicholas II.
• alexander iii • alexander romanov • emperor of russia • nicholas ii • tsar
Alexander Romanov, or Alexander III, was Emperor of Russia from 1881 to 1894. He was responsible for repressive policies and was the father of Nicholas II.
• alexander iii • alexander romanov • emperor of russia • nicholas ii • tsar
Empress Alexandra Fyodorovna
Alexandra Fyodorovna, the last Empress of the Russian Empire, was a caring mother and wife. However, her flaws were frowned on by citizens unhappy with tsarist rule.
• alexandra fyodorovna • romanovs • nicholas ii • tsaritsa • russian empress
Alexandra Fyodorovna, the last Empress of the Russian Empire, was a caring mother and wife. However, her flaws were frowned on by citizens unhappy with tsarist rule.
• alexandra fyodorovna • romanovs • nicholas ii • tsaritsa • russian empress
Grigorii Rasputin
Rasputin was given credit for curing the tsarevich when he had boughts of illness. However, most people felt the Romanovs would be better off without his influence.
• rasputin • romanovs • alexandra fyodorovna • tsarevich alexei • felix yusupov
Rasputin was given credit for curing the tsarevich when he had boughts of illness. However, most people felt the Romanovs would be better off without his influence.
• rasputin • romanovs • alexandra fyodorovna • tsarevich alexei • felix yusupov
History of Faberge Eggs
Today, Faberge eggs are priceless masterpieces but their history began in 1885 with Tsar Alexander III, who commissioned Peter Carl Faberge to make an egg for his wife.
• faberge • faberge eggs • russia • romanovs • easter
Today, Faberge eggs are priceless masterpieces but their history began in 1885 with Tsar Alexander III, who commissioned Peter Carl Faberge to make an egg for his wife.
• faberge • faberge eggs • russia • romanovs • easter
Tsar Nicholas II of Russia
Weak or stubborn? Whatever Tsar Nicholas II's most serious flaw, it proved fatal to the Romanov dynasty and the monarchy of the Russian Empire.
• nicholas ii • tsar nicholas • nicholas romanov • romanovs • last tsar
Weak or stubborn? Whatever Tsar Nicholas II's most serious flaw, it proved fatal to the Romanov dynasty and the monarchy of the Russian Empire.
• nicholas ii • tsar nicholas • nicholas romanov • romanovs • last tsar
Books - Anastasia / Anna Anderson
The cult of Anastasia has fascinated readers for years. Books about Anna Anderson as Anastasia have filled the need for 'evidence' that the two women were one person.
• anastasia • anna anderson • grand duchess • romanovs • yekaterinburg
The cult of Anastasia has fascinated readers for years. Books about Anna Anderson as Anastasia have filled the need for 'evidence' that the two women were one person.
• anastasia • anna anderson • grand duchess • romanovs • yekaterinburg
Review of 'Czars'
"Czars" is an unpretentious treatment of Russian rulers from the Rurik Dynasty to the Romanovs. Great for novice scholars of Russian history.
• czars • tsars • romanovs • rurik dynasty • russian rulers
"Czars" is an unpretentious treatment of Russian rulers from the Rurik Dynasty to the Romanovs. Great for novice scholars of Russian history.
• czars • tsars • romanovs • rurik dynasty • russian rulers
Saturdays = Youth Album Review
French electronic artist M83 released Saturdays = Youth this Monday. The album deviates from his usual style while still keeping the trademark sound of M83 intact
• m83 • anthony gonzalez • saturdays = youth • electronic shoegaze music • saturdays = youth review
French electronic artist M83 released Saturdays = Youth this Monday. The album deviates from his usual style while still keeping the trademark sound of M83 intact
• m83 • anthony gonzalez • saturdays = youth • electronic shoegaze music • saturdays = youth review
The Romanov Children
Olga, Tatiana, Maria, Anastasia, and Alexei were the last tsar's five children. None of them were to live a full life after revolution came to Russia.
• romanovs • grand duchess olga • grand duchess maria • grand duchess tatiana • grand duchess anastasia
Olga, Tatiana, Maria, Anastasia, and Alexei were the last tsar's five children. None of them were to live a full life after revolution came to Russia.
• romanovs • grand duchess olga • grand duchess maria • grand duchess tatiana • grand duchess anastasia
Royal History in the Headlines
A look back at some of the biggest royal news stories of 2000, including the DNA test on the heart of Marie Antoinette's son and the canonization of the last tsar of Russia.
• cleopatra • king tut • tutankhamen • marie antoinette • louis xvii
A look back at some of the biggest royal news stories of 2000, including the DNA test on the heart of Marie Antoinette's son and the canonization of the last tsar of Russia.
• cleopatra • king tut • tutankhamen • marie antoinette • louis xvii
Western Trans-Sib Stopovers
Yekaterinburg or Omsk, Perm or Kazan: what wonderful choices you can make when planning the western half of your Trans-Siberian rail journey across Russia.
• choosing trans sib stops • omsk trans-sib • yekaterinburg perm sightseeing • kazan attractions • nizhny novgorod stopover
Yekaterinburg or Omsk, Perm or Kazan: what wonderful choices you can make when planning the western half of your Trans-Siberian rail journey across Russia.
• choosing trans sib stops • omsk trans-sib • yekaterinburg perm sightseeing • kazan attractions • nizhny novgorod stopover