Articles related to "Tsars Of Russia"

Thrust into a war against the greatest military mind of the time, Alexander, his army and the Russian winter succeeded where no other had.

Alexandrite, named after young Tsar Alexander in the 1830s, displays a color change from emerald green to red by artificial light. Considered a gem of joy and good omen.

Ivan IV and Peter I fought successful wars to enlarge Russia, established relationships with the West, reformed the military, and centralized control.

In 1912 the Association of Jewelers listed twelve gemstones according to the months of the year. Behind each birthstone lies a wealth of history and symbolism.