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Paul Gilbert

Ipatiev House Recreated in 3D by Ekaterinburg Museum
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Ipatiev House Recreated in 3D by Ekaterinburg Museum

Paul Gilbert

A new 3-dimensional computer mock-up on a 50-inch screen of the Ipatiev House has been developed by the staff of the Sverdlovsk regional local history museum in Ekaterinburg. Emperor Nicholas II and his family lived out their final 78 days in the Ipatiev House, as captives of the Bolsheviks after the revolutions of 1917.

Rasputin Museum Planned for St. Petersburg
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Rasputin Museum Planned for St. Petersburg

Paul Gilbert

Rasputin's five-room apartment faces the inner courtyard of the building at 64 Ulitsa Gorokhovaya.

Lost Architectural Monuments of the Moscow Kremlin
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Lost Architectural Monuments of the Moscow Kremlin

Paul Gilbert

During the Soviet years, numerous architectural monuments of the Moscow Kremlin were lost. Churches, monasteries, and other monuments were destroyed because they were reminders of the tsarist past, and to make way for architectural monuments which would reflect the new regime headed by Lenin and later Stalin.

Documentarian Seeks "Historical Justice and the Truth" for Russia's Last Emperor
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Documentarian Seeks "Historical Justice and the Truth" for Russia's Last Emperor

Paul Gilbert

Ural documentarian Sergei Aliyev has announced plans to release a documentary on the life and reign of Russia’s last emperor and tsar. The 10-part series is scheduled for release in March 2017, marking the 100th anniversary of the abdication of Nicholas II from the throne and the February Revolution.

Restored Portrait of Nicholas II Unveiled in St. Petersburg
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Restored Portrait of Nicholas II Unveiled in St. Petersburg

Paul Gilbert

Historical justice is done, a portrait of Emperor Nicholas II - by the Russian artist Ilya Savich Galkin (1860-1915) - hidden from human eyes for some ninety-odd years - was presented at the St. Petersburg Museum of Applied Arts on November 30th.

Archival Documents on the Murders of the Imperial Family Now Available Online
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Archival Documents on the Murders of the Imperial Family Now Available Online

Paul Gilbert

Many of the documents were identified as a result of painstaking research in Russia’s state and departmental archives, as well as private archival collections abroad. The bulk of the material, however, was collected during the first investigation into the murder of the royal family in 1919, conducted on behalf of Kolchak investigator Omsk district court Nikolai Sokolov.

Tobolsk Exhibition: The World of the Romanov Family Children
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Tobolsk Exhibition: The World of the Romanov Family Children

Paul Gilbert

The exhibition is based on a collection of photographs which belonged to the Empress Alexandra Feodorovna’s lady-in-waiting, friend and confidante Anna Vyrubova-Taneyeva.

Presidential Library to Digitize History of Tobolsk and Imperial Family
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Presidential Library to Digitize History of Tobolsk and Imperial Family

Paul Gilbert

Among the contents is a compilation of rare photographs that were taken during the house arrest of Emperor Nicholas II and his family in Tobolsk in 1917-1918. The Imperial family arrived in Tobolsk on 6th August, 1917 and housed in the former Governor’s residence until 13th April, 1918 when they were transferred to Ekaterinburg.

Monument to Tsesarevich Nicholas Unveiled in Chita
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Monument to Tsesarevich Nicholas Unveiled in Chita

Paul Gilbert

The monument was created to mark the Tsesarevich’s visit to the Trans-Baikal region, where he spent 11 days in June 1891. It is the only monument in Russia which depicts Nicholas II as Tsesarevich

Patriarch to Participate in Centenary of Imperial Family's Deaths in Ekaterinburg
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Patriarch to Participate in Centenary of Imperial Family's Deaths in Ekaterinburg

Paul Gilbert

Many believe that Patriarch Kirill’s attendance is significant. The fact that His Holiness’ visit is announced two years prior is an indication that the centenary will not only be marked on a grand scale, but one which will be a landmark event for the whole Orthodox world.

New Monuments to Russian Emperors
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New Monuments to Russian Emperors

Paul Gilbert

While more and more monuments to Lenin and other prominent Bolsheviks and Soviets disappear from the Russian landscape, cities and towns across Russia are planning to restore busts and statues lost or damaged during the Revolution, while others plan to erect new monuments to Russia's emperors and empresses.

Kremlin to Restore Grand Duke Sergei Alexandrovich Memorial Cross
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Kremlin to Restore Grand Duke Sergei Alexandrovich Memorial Cross

Paul Gilbert

Vasnetsov’s memorial cross was unveiled on April 1, 1908, but was demolished in May 1918 by the personal order of Vladimir Lenin. It would be the first Kremlin monument demolished after the revolutionary events.

New Monument to Tsesarevich Alexei Unveiled Near Moscow
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New Monument to Tsesarevich Alexei Unveiled Near Moscow

Paul Gilbert

This project is aimed primarily at the patriotic education of our compatriots, the popularization of the great history of Russia, its heroes, generals, priests and rulers, who gave all their strength for the prosperity of the country.

Vladimir Mother of God Cathedral, St. Petersburg
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Vladimir Mother of God Cathedral, St. Petersburg

Paul Gilbert

Completed in 1783, the beautiful and historic Vladimir Mother of God Cathedral is one of the oldest churches in St. Petersburg and presents a truly fascinating combination of baroque and classical architectural styles. The church is crowned with five onion-shaped cupolas, which rise into the sky above Vladimirskaya Ploschad in one of the most historic areas of the city. An impressive four-tiered bell tower stands adjacent to the church. The church is also home to one of the oldest and most elaborate iconostases in Russia.

Head of the Russian Imperial House Honours Emperor Nicholas II in Crimea
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Head of the Russian Imperial House Honours Emperor Nicholas II in Crimea

Paul Gilbert

During their official visit to the Crimea this week, the Head of the Russian Imperial House Grand Duchess Maria Vladimirovna and her son Grand Duke George Mikhailovich Romanov took part in ceremonies marking the historic visit to Yalta in 1916 by Emperor Nicholas II.

Two New Busts of Emperor Nicholas II Unveiled in Russia
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Two New Busts of Emperor Nicholas II Unveiled in Russia

Paul Gilbert

A bronze bust of the Tsar-Martyr was unveiled at the Transfiguration Cathedarl Tambov which the saint visited in 1914, and another in Yalta to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the emperor's final visit to Crimea.

Head of the Russian Imperial House Arrives in Crimea
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Head of the Russian Imperial House Arrives in Crimea

Paul Gilbert

Their arrival is timed to the 100th anniversary of the last visit of Emperor Nicholas II to the Crimea in 1916. Their visit will also include a series of meetings with representatives of the clergy and examine the historical and cultural attractions of the region.

Ekaterinburg Ponders Renaming of Districts in Honour of Holy Royal Martyrs
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Ekaterinburg Ponders Renaming of Districts in Honour of Holy Royal Martyrs

Paul Gilbert

For many years the citizens of Ekaterinburg have tried to come to terms with the murder of Russia’s last emperor and his family in 1918. Earlier this year, a proposal was made to rename the city’s main street from Tolmacheva Ulitsa (Street) to Tsar Ulitsa. This new proposal to rename the city districts is the latest effort to rid Ekaterinburg of crimes crimes committed during Soviet times against the Russian Imperial family and the Church.

Living Pictures: Nicholas II
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Living Pictures: Nicholas II

Paul Gilbert

Krupin notes in his letter to Russia's prime minister that "after the murder of Nicholas II, the Soviet government had blackened the name of the Emperor and wiped away his achievements. We want to remind Russians that during the reign of Nicholas II, Russia was a country of strength, power and prosperity. The exhibition project will contribute to the revival of the historical truth, because the history of Nicholas II, is still shrouded in many myths which we want to dispel."

Cathedral of the Annunciation in Voronezh
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Cathedral of the Annunciation in Voronezh

Paul Gilbert

The church takes its name from the eponymous Ukrainian Baroque cathedral that was built in 1718-35 in place of an earlier church commissioned by St. Mitrofan of Voronezh; it was destroyed by the Soviets in the 1950s. The existing bell tower echoes the one designed for the old cathedral built by Giacomo Quarenghi.

On This Day: Last Russian Emperor Nicholas II Abdicated the Crown
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On This Day: Last Russian Emperor Nicholas II Abdicated the Crown

Paul Gilbert

Nicholas II announced that ‘… for the sake of Russia I was ready to abdicate the crown in favor of my son but … came to the conclusion that in view of his illness I should abdicate for myself and for him too’.

Exhibition Dedicated to Nicholas II and His Family Opens in Kaluga
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Exhibition Dedicated to Nicholas II and His Family Opens in Kaluga

Paul Gilbert

The exhibition features photographs of the Imperial family, reproductions of paintings by Pavel Ryzhenko (1970-2014), diary records, eyewitness accounts, biographies of representatives of the royal family, and other documents. The exhibits tell the story of the life and reign of Russia’s last emperor, and his service to the Fatherland.

ROC Seeks Claim to Site of Royal Remains Grave Near Ekaterinburg
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ROC Seeks Claim to Site of Royal Remains Grave Near Ekaterinburg

Paul Gilbert

The Russian Orthodox Church, which has not officially recognized the "Ekaterinburg remains," is already in discussions with the local government in staking a claim over the place where their remains were discovered in the 1970s at the Pigs Meadow (Porosyonkov Log). Situated on the north-western outskirts of Ekaterinburg, the site was added to the national cultural heritage list in June 2014.

Russian Museum Home to Toys and Dolls of Last Tsar's Children
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Russian Museum Home to Toys and Dolls of Last Tsar's Children

Paul Gilbert

The Art and Pedagogical Toy Museum is a unique repository of historic treasures, founded in Moscow in 1918 by artist, collector, museum activist Nikolai Dmitrievich Bartram (1873-1931). With 100,000 items, the museum boasts one of the largest and most unique collections of toys in Russia.

Postage Stamp Dedicated to Patriarch Tikhon Issued in United States
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Postage Stamp Dedicated to Patriarch Tikhon Issued in United States

Paul Gilbert

It honours the memory of Patriarch Tikhon who in 1898 was appointed Bishop of the Aleutians and Alaska. During his ten years in the United States he helped translate many Orthodox Christian books into English.

Restored Kokoshnik of Grand Duchess Olga Nikolaevna
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Restored Kokoshnik of Grand Duchess Olga Nikolaevna

Paul Gilbert

The kokoshnik was originally commissioned to mark the 300th anniversary of the Romanov dynasty in 1913. It was made in the Nicholas Starotorzhsky Monastery in Kostroma.

Further Recommendations Regarding Ekaterinburg Remains Made by ROC
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Further Recommendations Regarding Ekaterinburg Remains Made by ROC

Paul Gilbert

The Russian Orthodox Church believes that it is necessary to continue the search for the remains of Nicholas II's children. Presumably, only a small part of the remains of Tsarevich Alexei and Grand Duchess Maria have been found, therefore, the search must be continued, said a spokesman for the Russian Orthodox Church.

Portrait of Emperor Nicholas II Adorns Serbian City Street
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Portrait of Emperor Nicholas II Adorns Serbian City Street

Paul Gilbert

For more than a century, the people of Serbia have held the name of the Emperor Nicholas II with special reverence, believing him to be their patron and protector.

Moscow Patriarchate to Canonize Dr. Eugene Botkin
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Moscow Patriarchate to Canonize Dr. Eugene Botkin

Paul Gilbert

Botkin accompanied the emperor and his family into exile to Tobolsk and later Ekaterinburg. The faithful doctor, aged 53 years, was shot along with the Russian royal family and three other retainers in the early morning hours of July 17th, 1918 in Ekaterinburg.

Serov Exhibition Closes with Record Attendance
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Serov Exhibition Closes with Record Attendance

Paul Gilbert

Valentin Serov (1865 –1911) is little known in the West, but he is one of Russia's most important and beloved painters of the latter half of the 19th and early 20th centuries. He is particularly noted for his portraits of the Emperors Alexander III and Nicholas II, among other members of Russia's Imperial and Noble families.

Restoration of Resurrection Cathedral at the New Jerusalem Monastery Complete
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Restoration of Resurrection Cathedral at the New Jerusalem Monastery Complete

Paul Gilbert

Situated in the town of Istra, which is about 40 kilometers (25 miles) west of Moscow, the monastery was founded in the 17th century by Patriarch Nikon.

St. Isaac's Cathedral Holds First Christmas Eve Liturgy in 88 Years
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St. Isaac's Cathedral Holds First Christmas Eve Liturgy in 88 Years

Paul Gilbert

St. Isaac’s Cathedral, St. Petersburg's largest Orthodox cathedral, opened its doors on 6 January for a Christmas Eve liturgy, for the first time since 1928.

New Permanent Exhibit Dedicated to Romanov and Rurik Dynasties Opens in Moscow
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New Permanent Exhibit Dedicated to Romanov and Rurik Dynasties Opens in Moscow

Paul Gilbert

A new exhibition dedicated to the Romanov and Rurik dynasties is giving lovers of Russian history one more reason to visit Moscow. The long-awaited permanent exhibit, ‘Russia - My Story,’ opened today at the All-Russia Exhibition Centre (VDNKh) in Moscow.

Russian Orthodox Church Discuss Return of Romanov Remains from China
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Russian Orthodox Church Discuss Return of Romanov Remains from China

Paul Gilbert

On 18 July, 1918 Grand Duke Sergei Mikhailovich, three sons of Grand Duke Konstantin Konstantinovich, and the son of Grand Duke Paul Alexandrovich, Prince Vladimir Paley were thrown alive into a mine near Alapaevsk. Their remains were then taken via the Siberian city of Chita to China by the retreating troops of the White Army, and buried in Peking in the 1920s.

Bill Introduced in Russian State Duma to Bury Lenin
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Bill Introduced in Russian State Duma to Bury Lenin

Paul Gilbert

One Russian official has taken the initiative of revisiting the issue of removing Vladimir Lenin’s corpse from Red Square. There has been a growing movement since the fall of the Soviet Union in 1991 to bury the Bolshevik leaders remains in a cemetery.

Personal Belongings of Grand Duchess Elizabeth Feodorovna Presented in Ekaterinburg
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Personal Belongings of Grand Duchess Elizabeth Feodorovna Presented in Ekaterinburg

Paul Gilbert

The personal items which once belonged to Grand Duchess Elizabeth Feodorovna, had been preserved for decades by Nina Molev’s family. The items had been collected from the private chambers of Elizabeth Feodorovna, after the closure of the Martha and Mary Convent in Moscow. During Soviet times, the contents of the box were hidden from prying eyes, for it was forbidden to own such artefacts associated with the royal family, particularly during the Stalinist years.

Monument to Grand Duke Konstantin Konstantinovich Dismantled in Odessa
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Monument to Grand Duke Konstantin Konstantinovich Dismantled in Odessa

Paul Gilbert

Monument to Grand Duke Konstantin Konstantinovich was established in 1999 at the Military Academy in Odessa

Stolen Diaries of Emperor Alexander III Recovered by Russian Police
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Stolen Diaries of Emperor Alexander III Recovered by Russian Police

Paul Gilbert

The 1864 diary contains daily handwritten entries by the future Russian emperor. On the last page, he wrote: "A Good Year." The other two volumes - dated 1888 and 1892 are calendars or day timers, with handwritten notes made by the emperor on each page.

Demolition Has Begun on Soviet-Era Building Built on Site of Kremlin Monasteries
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Demolition Has Begun on Soviet-Era Building Built on Site of Kremlin Monasteries

Paul Gilbert

The long awaited demolition of the Kremlin Presidium or "Building 14" began this week. The building was constructed in the 1930s, and up until 2011 the Soviet era building formerly housed the offices of the Presidium of the Supreme Soviet, the highest legislative body of the Soviet Union.

Two Churches of the Kazan Icon of the Mother of God
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Two Churches of the Kazan Icon of the Mother of God

Paul Gilbert

Our Lady of Kazan church in Kolomenskoe park in Moscow, and the Kazan Cathedral in St. Petersburg are two unique and well-known churches in Russia named in honor of the Kazan Icon of the Mother of God which we celebrate today.

Investigators May Exhume Remains of Emperor Alexander III
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Investigators May Exhume Remains of Emperor Alexander III

Paul Gilbert

The Russian media reported today that authorities are now considering expanding their investigation even further by exhuming the remains of Emperor Alexander III. According to media reports, this procedure is necessary for a more accurate study of the remains of Tsesarevich Alexei and Grand Duchess Maria on the basis of their relationship with the Russian emperor.

Exhibition: Boris Godunov. From a Courtier to the Sovereign of All Russia
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Exhibition: Boris Godunov. From a Courtier to the Sovereign of All Russia

Paul Gilbert

The exhibition highlights the milestones of Boris Godunov’s life, stages of his state activity and the most important aspects of his foreign policy, and it familiarizes the visitors with the rich cultural heritage of the Godunov’s epoch.

New Exhibit Takes Art Lovers Inside Opulent World of the Romanovs
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New Exhibit Takes Art Lovers Inside Opulent World of the Romanovs

Paul Gilbert

The much-anticipated, travelling exhibition, The Tsars’ Cabinet: Two Hundred Years of Russian Decorative Arts Under the Romanovs open on October 11th at the Museum of Art in Huntsville, Alabama.

On This Day: Cathedral of Christ the Saviour Founded in Moscow
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On This Day: Cathedral of Christ the Saviour Founded in Moscow

Paul Gilbert

On September 22 (O.S. September 10), 1839 the Cathedral of Christ the Saviour was solemnly founded by the Metropolitan of Moscow Filaret on the Alexeevsky hill in Moscow to commemorate the 25th anniversary of the end of the Patriotic War and storming of Paris in March of 1814.

Tsar Nicholas II Bell Established in the Urals - One of Russia's Largest
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Tsar Nicholas II Bell Established in the Urals - One of Russia's Largest

Paul Gilbert

The Tsar Nicholas II Bell - which depicts the images of the Holy Royal Martrs - weighing 16.5 tons was installed earlier this week in the bell tower of the Transfiguration Cathedral in St. Nicholas Monastery in Verkhoturye (Sverdlovsk region), a major spiritual center in the Urals. The bell is the third largest in the Archdiocese of Yekaterinburg and one of the twenty largest bells in Russia.

New Museum in Moscow to Host Permanent 'Orthodox Russia. Romanovs and Rurik Exhibit'
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New Museum in Moscow to Host Permanent 'Orthodox Russia. Romanovs and Rurik Exhibit'

Paul Gilbert

The multimedia exhibition explores the history of the Romanov dynasty (1613-1917), and the Rurikovichi (the descendants of Rurik) and the 700-year-long history of the Ancient Rus. The exhibition was established under the auspices of the Patriarchal Council for Culture and organized by the Presidential Administration of the Russian Federation, and the Ministry of Culture of the Russian Federation.

Historic Eparchial House in Moscow Opens After Decade Long Restoration
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Historic Eparchial House in Moscow Opens After Decade Long Restoration

Paul Gilbert

On July 26, His Holiness Patriarch Kirill of Moscow and All Russia visited the newly restored Eparchial (Diocesan) House in Moscow. The restoration of the historic compound was carried out as part of the Presidential program of celebrations devoted to the millennium of the demise of the Holy Prince Vladimir.

ROC Seek Return of St. Isaac's Cathedral in St. Petersburg
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ROC Seek Return of St. Isaac's Cathedral in St. Petersburg

Paul Gilbert

The Russian Orthodox Church (ROC) have confirmed that they have filed a petition to local politicians in St Petersburg to discuss the return of St. Isaac's Cathedral, which is currently an historical monument and a museum. Russian media sources report that the news of the proposal has generated heated discussion in Russian society.

60,000 Mark Royal Days in Ekaterinburg
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60,000 Mark Royal Days in Ekaterinburg

Paul Gilbert

On the evening of 16/17 July, to honour the memory of the murdered Russian Emperor Nicholas II and his family, more than 60,000 Orthodox faithful took part in the 20-km royal procession pilgrimage from the Church on Blood in Honour of All Saints Resplendent in the Russian Land in Ekaterinburg to the Monastery of the Royal Martyrs at Ganina Yama.

Cross Vandalized Again at Russian Royal Family Memorial Near Ekaterinburg
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Cross Vandalized Again at Russian Royal Family Memorial Near Ekaterinburg

Paul Gilbert

A week before the 97th anniversary of the murders of Emperor Nicholas II and his family, the memorial cross which marks the spot where the remains of Tsesarevich Alexei and Grand Duchess Maria were discovered has been vandalized yet again.

Russia Announces New Efforts to Identify and Bury Remains of Last Tsar's Children
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Russia Announces New Efforts to Identify and Bury Remains of Last Tsar's Children

Paul Gilbert

Russian Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedev has tasked a working group with studying and reburying the remains of two members of the Russian Imperial family who were murdered by Bolshevik revolutionaries almost 100 years ago.

Princess Irina Bagration, 1926-2015
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Princess Irina Bagration, 1926-2015

Paul Gilbert

Princess Irina S. Bagration passed away this morning July 9th at 2 am in New York. The funeral will be at 10 am on Saturday, July 11th at Holy Trinity ROC in Astoria, NY. Burial will be at the Novo Diveevo Convent in Nanuet, New York following the service.

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