Articles related to "Tsar"
St. Petersburg Tsar Family
Besides the splendor of the art and architecture of Saint Petersburg, the history specific to this city draws visitors from all over the world.
st petersburg • royal family • tsar • history • traveler
Besides the splendor of the art and architecture of Saint Petersburg, the history specific to this city draws visitors from all over the world.
st petersburg • royal family • tsar • history • traveler
Political Influences on Russian Easter Egg-Giving
The decorations and materials used on Easter eggs varied with different political eras in Russian history. Imperial Easter eggs and Fababerge Eggs are discussed as an important part of Russian art history during the reign of the Tsars.
easter eggs • russia • faberge • imperial • bolsheviks
The decorations and materials used on Easter eggs varied with different political eras in Russian history. Imperial Easter eggs and Fababerge Eggs are discussed as an important part of Russian art history during the reign of the Tsars.
easter eggs • russia • faberge • imperial • bolsheviks
Rasputin - The Mad Monk
Rasputin - was he mad? Was he a healer? The questions about this strange man who called himself a monk have never been answered.
rasputin empress alexandra mad monk russia siberia
Rasputin - was he mad? Was he a healer? The questions about this strange man who called himself a monk have never been answered.
rasputin empress alexandra mad monk russia siberia
Rus: Pysanky: Hand-Painted and Decorative Easter Eggs
Easter eggs are one of the most culturally identifiable objects associated with the Rus, ranking along of the samovar. Called <i><b>pysanky</b></i> they come in a wide range of designs, colors & now even sizes. Colorful, unique & wonderfully decoartive <i>pysanky</i> are truly an art-form to be appreciated by all.
rus • russia • russian • easter • egg
Easter eggs are one of the most culturally identifiable objects associated with the Rus, ranking along of the samovar. Called <i><b>pysanky</b></i> they come in a wide range of designs, colors & now even sizes. Colorful, unique & wonderfully decoartive <i>pysanky</i> are truly an art-form to be appreciated by all.
rus • russia • russian • easter • egg
Boris Godunov - Legend and Fact
Was Boris Godunov one of Russia's best rulers, or was he a criminal, as legend seems to indicate?
boris godunov • ivan the terrible • false dmitry • son of ivan the terrible • tsar
Was Boris Godunov one of Russia's best rulers, or was he a criminal, as legend seems to indicate?
boris godunov • ivan the terrible • false dmitry • son of ivan the terrible • tsar
Was Anastasia Anna Anderson?
Anna Anderson claimed to be Grand Duchess Anastasia Romanov. Supporters say she was, indeed, the last Tsar's daughter. Others say she was a fraud.
anna anderson • anastasia romanov • franziska schanzkowska • tsar nicholas ii • dna testing
Anna Anderson claimed to be Grand Duchess Anastasia Romanov. Supporters say she was, indeed, the last Tsar's daughter. Others say she was a fraud.
anna anderson • anastasia romanov • franziska schanzkowska • tsar nicholas ii • dna testing
Krasnaia Red Presnia Uprising
What started off as a strike ended up with artillery and the Tsarist Imperial Guard putting down a full fledged revolt that forever after left the Presnia district Red.
1905 • russian revolution • russian civil war • 1905 moscow • moscow revolt
What started off as a strike ended up with artillery and the Tsarist Imperial Guard putting down a full fledged revolt that forever after left the Presnia district Red.
1905 • russian revolution • russian civil war • 1905 moscow • moscow revolt
Reasons for the Russian Revolution
The Russian Revolution of 1917 was an inevitable result of peasant dissatisfaction, poor leadership, an unpopular monarchy, political movements, and war.
russian revolution • russian revolution of 1917 • reasons for the russian revolution • tsar nicholas • nicholas ii
The Russian Revolution of 1917 was an inevitable result of peasant dissatisfaction, poor leadership, an unpopular monarchy, political movements, and war.
russian revolution • russian revolution of 1917 • reasons for the russian revolution • tsar nicholas • nicholas ii
Causes of the War - When Monks Collide part 2
Russia is determined that Orthodox monks will control the Holy Places, and pressures the Sultan accordingly. British and French local diplomats decide strong action is called for, with differing results.
benedetti • rose • the porte • stratford de redcliffe • moldavia
Russia is determined that Orthodox monks will control the Holy Places, and pressures the Sultan accordingly. British and French local diplomats decide strong action is called for, with differing results.
benedetti • rose • the porte • stratford de redcliffe • moldavia
The Drift to War Pt 2 - Sinope and After
Although the Turks give a good account of themselves, they meet their match in the naval battle at Sinope, which drags the allies towards the War
porte • porte • stratford de redcliffe • stratford de redcliffe • sultan
Although the Turks give a good account of themselves, they meet their match in the naval battle at Sinope, which drags the allies towards the War
porte • porte • stratford de redcliffe • stratford de redcliffe • sultan
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 Army Commanders - Part 2
Thumbnail Sketches of Omar Pasha and Prince Menschikov - their careers and personal characteristics.
omar pasha • croatia • michael lattas • austrian army • ogulini regiment
Thumbnail Sketches of Omar Pasha and Prince Menschikov - their careers and personal characteristics.
omar pasha • croatia • michael lattas • austrian army • ogulini regiment
Victims of the Romanov Murder
The Romanovs, along with a doctor, three servants, and a family dog, were brutally murdered by Bolsheviks.
romanov murder • romanov victims • killed by bolsheviks • murdered by bolsheviks • russian royal family killed
The Romanovs, along with a doctor, three servants, and a family dog, were brutally murdered by Bolsheviks.
romanov murder • romanov victims • killed by bolsheviks • murdered by bolsheviks • russian royal family killed
War and Peace: Volume I, Part III
Pierre and Marya are entangled in Prince Vassily's plot to marry his children for money; meanwhile, Prince Andrei and Nicholas Rostov fight in the Battle of Austerlitz
leo tolstoy's epic novel • war and peace volume 1 part 3 summary • pierre and prince vassily • prince andrei • princess marya and anatole
Pierre and Marya are entangled in Prince Vassily's plot to marry his children for money; meanwhile, Prince Andrei and Nicholas Rostov fight in the Battle of Austerlitz
leo tolstoy's epic novel • war and peace volume 1 part 3 summary • pierre and prince vassily • prince andrei • princess marya and anatole
The 17th and 18th centuries
Short description of the main events of the 17th and 18th centuries. Most significant conflicts (political, social, and economic).
fyodor i • boris godunov • nizhni novgorod • romanov's • michael romanov
Short description of the main events of the 17th and 18th centuries. Most significant conflicts (political, social, and economic).
fyodor i • boris godunov • nizhni novgorod • romanov's • michael romanov
St. Petersburg and Rasputin
On the subject of Romanovs one must also include the mystery of the man often referred to as the Mad Monk, Gregori Rasputin.
rasputin • russian • tsars • tzars • hemophilia
On the subject of Romanovs one must also include the mystery of the man often referred to as the Mad Monk, Gregori Rasputin.
rasputin • russian • tsars • tzars • hemophilia
Emperor Bonaparte Exiled
The later years, demise and death of France's greatest emperor.
napoleon • napoleon bonaparte • emperor of france • marshall michel ney • duke of wellington
The later years, demise and death of France's greatest emperor.
napoleon • napoleon bonaparte • emperor of france • marshall michel ney • duke of wellington
Grand Duchess Elizabeth
Grand Duchess Elizabeth, married to Grand Duke Sergei, fell out with her younger sister Alexandra even while she attempted to help the sick and the poor.
grand duchess elizabeth • elizabeth of hesse • tsaritsa alexandra • grand duke sergei rasputin • tsar nicholas
Grand Duchess Elizabeth, married to Grand Duke Sergei, fell out with her younger sister Alexandra even while she attempted to help the sick and the poor.
grand duchess elizabeth • elizabeth of hesse • tsaritsa alexandra • grand duke sergei rasputin • tsar nicholas
The BroomHandle Mauser
In military service for more than fifty years, the C96 Mauser Military Pistol ushered in the era of semi-automatic weapons on the modern battlefield.
broomhandle mauser • mauser • mauser military pistol • c96 • 9mm
In military service for more than fifty years, the C96 Mauser Military Pistol ushered in the era of semi-automatic weapons on the modern battlefield.
broomhandle mauser • mauser • mauser military pistol • c96 • 9mm
The Russian Army in 1854 - Part 1
On paper at least, a huge army stood ready to confront the Allies. We examine the facts, together with the lives and characteristics of the Officers and Men.
russian regular army • reserve army • corps of the interior • cossack • lightcavalry
On paper at least, a huge army stood ready to confront the Allies. We examine the facts, together with the lives and characteristics of the Officers and Men.
russian regular army • reserve army • corps of the interior • cossack • lightcavalry
Mussorgsky's Boris Godunov
Boris Godunov, a Russian opera by Modest Mussorgsky. Boris Godunov opera plot synopsis, character list, and other opera information.
boris godunov opera • mussorgsky's boris godunov • mussorgsky russian composer • rimsky-korsakov boris godunov • shostakovich boris godunov
Boris Godunov, a Russian opera by Modest Mussorgsky. Boris Godunov opera plot synopsis, character list, and other opera information.
boris godunov opera • mussorgsky's boris godunov • mussorgsky russian composer • rimsky-korsakov boris godunov • shostakovich boris godunov
Russia's Mighty Handful
Profiles Russia's "Mighty Handful" or "The Five" - Balakirev, Mussorgsky, Borodin, Rimsky-Korsakov and Cui.
russia's mighty handful • russias the five composers • the five balakirev • the five rimsky-korsakov • the five borodin
Profiles Russia's "Mighty Handful" or "The Five" - Balakirev, Mussorgsky, Borodin, Rimsky-Korsakov and Cui.
russia's mighty handful • russias the five composers • the five balakirev • the five rimsky-korsakov • the five borodin
First time in Petersburg
A first-glance, general idea of what to expect when visiting St. Petersburg. It is not a travel guide that will mention every famous place in the city, because those travel guides have already been mass-produced and there would be no sense in writing yet another one. In this article is real-life experience and the advice I wish somebody had given me when I was first visiting St. Petersburg.
petersburg • nevsky • prospekt • russia • russian
A first-glance, general idea of what to expect when visiting St. Petersburg. It is not a travel guide that will mention every famous place in the city, because those travel guides have already been mass-produced and there would be no sense in writing yet another one. In this article is real-life experience and the advice I wish somebody had given me when I was first visiting St. Petersburg.
petersburg • nevsky • prospekt • russia • russian
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
The Drift to War - The Vienna Note
The Powers feel that they are getting enmeshed in a web from which there is no escape. Decisive action finally comes from an unexpected quarter.
moldavia • lord aberdeen • coalition • whigs • peel-ites
The Powers feel that they are getting enmeshed in a web from which there is no escape. Decisive action finally comes from an unexpected quarter.
moldavia • lord aberdeen • coalition • whigs • peel-ites
Admiral Stark at Port Arthur 1904
Like Admiral Kimmel at Pearl Harbor in 1941, Russian Admiral Stark was the incorrect scapegoat for defeat in 1904 at the hands of the same attacker.
naval heritage • imperial russian navy • oskar victorovich stark • admiral stark • vice admiral stark
Like Admiral Kimmel at Pearl Harbor in 1941, Russian Admiral Stark was the incorrect scapegoat for defeat in 1904 at the hands of the same attacker.
naval heritage • imperial russian navy • oskar victorovich stark • admiral stark • vice admiral stark
Admiral Stark at Vladivostok 1922
At the end of the Russian Civil War an elderly Admiral called back from retirement led a broken down fleet of stolen ships loaded with refugees to safety.
russian vice-admiral • russian siberian squadron • white russian vladivostok • last russian fleet • end of russian civil war
At the end of the Russian Civil War an elderly Admiral called back from retirement led a broken down fleet of stolen ships loaded with refugees to safety.
russian vice-admiral • russian siberian squadron • white russian vladivostok • last russian fleet • end of russian civil war
Balakirev: Founder of 'The Five'
Brief biography of Russian composer Mily Balakirev, leader and teacher of 'The Five.' He composed oriental fantasy Islamey.
mily balakirev • the mighty handful • the five nationalist russian composers • balakirev oriental fantasy islamey • balakirev life for the tsar
Brief biography of Russian composer Mily Balakirev, leader and teacher of 'The Five.' He composed oriental fantasy Islamey.
mily balakirev • the mighty handful • the five nationalist russian composers • balakirev oriental fantasy islamey • balakirev life for the tsar
Baratov's Corps Combat Record
Baratov's cavalry corps in Persia, forgotten and far from home during the Russian Revolution, refused to stop fighting during World War One.
cossacks persia • world war one persia • wwi persia • tabriz • cossacks iran
Baratov's cavalry corps in Persia, forgotten and far from home during the Russian Revolution, refused to stop fighting during World War One.
cossacks persia • world war one persia • wwi persia • tabriz • cossacks iran
Composer Mikhail Glinka's Life
Brief biography of Mikhail Glinka - his life and works. Famous for Russian folk-themed opera, Ruslan and Lyudmila. Master of Russian symphonic music.
mikhail glinka • glinka biography • first russian nationalist composer • glinka father of russian music • a life for the tsar
Brief biography of Mikhail Glinka - his life and works. Famous for Russian folk-themed opera, Ruslan and Lyudmila. Master of Russian symphonic music.
mikhail glinka • glinka biography • first russian nationalist composer • glinka father of russian music • a life for the tsar
The Cavalry Corps of Gen Baratov
Composition and origins of the Russian Imperial Army's 1st Caucasian Cavalry Corps of General NN Baratov fighting the Turks in Persia during World War One.
cossacks persia • world war one persia • wwi persia • tabriz • cossacks iran
Composition and origins of the Russian Imperial Army's 1st Caucasian Cavalry Corps of General NN Baratov fighting the Turks in Persia during World War One.
cossacks persia • world war one persia • wwi persia • tabriz • cossacks iran
The Death of Grigori Rasputin
Grigori Rasputin rose from the lowest rung of society to become perhaps the most hated man in Russia.
grigori rasputin • the mad monk of russia • tsar and tsarina of russia • how did rasputin die • the death of rasputin
Grigori Rasputin rose from the lowest rung of society to become perhaps the most hated man in Russia.
grigori rasputin • the mad monk of russia • tsar and tsarina of russia • how did rasputin die • the death of rasputin
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
The Russian Army in 1854 - Part 2
We examine tactical doctrine, training, and the organisation and potential of the other fighting arms.
russian army • tactical doctrine • fighting arms • offensive strategy • bayonet fighting
We examine tactical doctrine, training, and the organisation and potential of the other fighting arms.
russian army • tactical doctrine • fighting arms • offensive strategy • bayonet fighting
Revolt of Rakoczi
In this year (2003) is the 300th anniversary of the revolt of Rákóczi. In this article I would like to show you events, which had a large effect on the Hungarian history and culture.
hungary • hungarian • transylvania • hapsburg • rakoczi
In this year (2003) is the 300th anniversary of the revolt of Rákóczi. In this article I would like to show you events, which had a large effect on the Hungarian history and culture.
hungary • hungarian • transylvania • hapsburg • rakoczi
The Battle of Balaklava Part 1 - The Redoubts
A full scale attack on the British base by the Russian Army had not been considered remotely possible.
A full scale attack on the British base by the Russian Army had not been considered remotely possible.
Ekaterinburg by Helen Rappaport
A review of Helen Rappaport's Ekaterinburg, a tragic and thrilling account of the climax of the Russian Revolution and the last days of the Romanovs.
ekaterinburg • ekaterinburg by helen rappaport • the last days of the romanovs • fate of the romanovs • murder of nicholas ii
A review of Helen Rappaport's Ekaterinburg, a tragic and thrilling account of the climax of the Russian Revolution and the last days of the Romanovs.
ekaterinburg • ekaterinburg by helen rappaport • the last days of the romanovs • fate of the romanovs • murder of nicholas ii
Formation of the Red Army Cavalry
The 1st Cavalry Army of General Budyonny was formed in 1918 to give the Red Army a mobile striking force and rapid reaction reserve in the Russian Civil War.
red army • russian civil war • kransov • mammotov • shkuro
The 1st Cavalry Army of General Budyonny was formed in 1918 to give the Red Army a mobile striking force and rapid reaction reserve in the Russian Civil War.
red army • russian civil war • kransov • mammotov • shkuro
Mendocino Wineries Roederer Estate
California wines beat French wines in a 1976 blind tasting, and the makers of Cristal champagne opened their estate in Mendocino County in 1981 making sparkling wines
roederer estate • cristal • mendocino wineries • vineyards • sparkling champagne wines
California wines beat French wines in a 1976 blind tasting, and the makers of Cristal champagne opened their estate in Mendocino County in 1981 making sparkling wines
roederer estate • cristal • mendocino wineries • vineyards • sparkling champagne wines
Romance of Nicholas and Alexandra
The romance between Nicholas II and Alexandra Fyodorovna would last all of their lives, even while Russia was suffering from the political turmoil of the Revolution.
romance of nicholas and alexandra • nicholas and alexandra • nicholas ii • alexandra fyodorovna • courtship of nicholas and alexandra
The romance between Nicholas II and Alexandra Fyodorovna would last all of their lives, even while Russia was suffering from the political turmoil of the Revolution.
romance of nicholas and alexandra • nicholas and alexandra • nicholas ii • alexandra fyodorovna • courtship of nicholas and alexandra
The Women's Battalions of Death
A look at the over 40,000 Russian women who served in non-combatant and in direct combat roles in the Armies of the Tsar and the Provisional Government in World War One
womans battalion • woman's battalion • women's legion • female soldier • army girl
A look at the over 40,000 Russian women who served in non-combatant and in direct combat roles in the Armies of the Tsar and the Provisional Government in World War One
womans battalion • woman's battalion • women's legion • female soldier • army girl
Organization of the Muscovite State
Brief description of politic system and russian conquests of 16-17th centuries.
moscow • dvorianstvo • ivan iii • ivan iv • yermak
Brief description of politic system and russian conquests of 16-17th centuries.
moscow • dvorianstvo • ivan iii • ivan iv • yermak
Russian Cuisine
More than cabbage, beetroot, black bread and empty supermarket shelves. It is a cuisine with a vocatoin for celebration.
russian • russia • rusia • food • cuisine
More than cabbage, beetroot, black bread and empty supermarket shelves. It is a cuisine with a vocatoin for celebration.
russian • russia • rusia • food • cuisine
The Balkan Peninsula: Part III. The Turks Take Territory
Turkish invaders advanced, and Byzantine authority diminished. The Empire and with it the Balkan Peninsula stumbled into another series of multi-front wars. The Empire battled Turks, and the Empire battled itself.
balkan wars • ottoman empire • serbian history • yugoslavia history
Turkish invaders advanced, and Byzantine authority diminished. The Empire and with it the Balkan Peninsula stumbled into another series of multi-front wars. The Empire battled Turks, and the Empire battled itself.
balkan wars • ottoman empire • serbian history • yugoslavia history
20th Century Genghis Khan
The crazy life of white russian Major General Baron Ungern von Sternberg, psychopathic warlord of Mongolia and Military Buddhist
sternberg • ungern-sternberg • ungern • russian • cavalry
The crazy life of white russian Major General Baron Ungern von Sternberg, psychopathic warlord of Mongolia and Military Buddhist
sternberg • ungern-sternberg • ungern • russian • cavalry
Czech Volunteers in Russia WWI
The Czech Legion started from humble beginnings in 1914 and ended up as one of the last reliable units on the World War One Eastern Front.
czechoslovak legions • 1914 • 1915 • 1917 • 1918
The Czech Legion started from humble beginnings in 1914 and ended up as one of the last reliable units on the World War One Eastern Front.
czechoslovak legions • 1914 • 1915 • 1917 • 1918
Interventionists in the Far East
Japanese troops, assisted by the British, French and Americans, occupied the Russian far east for several years during the Russian Civil War.
intervention force • interventionists • allied interventionist • american expeditionary force siberia • major general ws graves
Japanese troops, assisted by the British, French and Americans, occupied the Russian far east for several years during the Russian Civil War.
intervention force • interventionists • allied interventionist • american expeditionary force siberia • major general ws graves
The Imperial Russian army of 1914
With 14 million peasant drafts lead by an officer corps one percent of that size, the Russian army was short of every single thing except soldiers, bravery and enemies.
russian empire • the ukraine • belarus • poland • baltic countries
With 14 million peasant drafts lead by an officer corps one percent of that size, the Russian army was short of every single thing except soldiers, bravery and enemies.
russian empire • the ukraine • belarus • poland • baltic countries
17th Century Russian Orthodox Iconography
The great ecclesiastical artforms, Russian icons, are explored within the context of Russian Orthodox history up to and including the seventeenth century.
russian icons • iconography • russian orthodox church history • imperial russian art • collecting russian icons
The great ecclesiastical artforms, Russian icons, are explored within the context of Russian Orthodox history up to and including the seventeenth century.
russian icons • iconography • russian orthodox church history • imperial russian art • collecting russian icons
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