#tsar Nicholas II

[bayernivs]

Romanovs lookalikes

[foreverinthepagesofhistoryy]

New photos of NAOTMAA, Last Imperial Family of Russia

shared by Ilya (aka LastRomanovs and Sledstvie): Part 1

? = not 100% sure

* = pretty sure

[royal-confessions]

“I would love to watch a TV series about a period in the lives of three cousins ​​and emperors: Nicholas II of Russia, Wilhelm II of Germany and George V of the United Kingdom. The series could begin in 1894, at the wedding of Princess Victoria Melita and Grand Duke Ernest of Hesse, where members of several European monarchies were gathered (and when Nicholas asks Alexandra to marry him) and could end in 1918, with the end of the First World War, with each of the emperors having a different ending after the war.” - Submitted by Anonymous

[ohsoromanov]

Tsar Nicholas II and Empress Alexandra Feodorovna seen at The Farm in Peterhof.

[otmaaromanovas]

Tsarina Alexandra posing in Tsar Nicholas II's uniform, 1896

The young Tsarina posing in her husband's Preobrazhensky uniform, with a cigarette.

The Tsar was coronated in May 1896 wearing the uniform of the Preobrazhensky Life Guards Regiment (slide 6), of which Nicholas II was a colonel, founded in 1690 by Tsar Peter (Pyotr) I. The uniform, alongside the coronation dress worn by Alexandra, have survived and have been beautifully preserved.

The photographs are from Tsar Nicholas’s 1896 diary preserved by GARF, and shared by George Hawkins in ‘Alexandra Feodorovna: Diaries and Correspondence: Volume III The Young Empress 1895 - 1905’

An illustration of Nicholas II wearing the Preobrazhensky uniform, published in the French publication Le monde illustré in 1901

Sources

📍📷 'A series of photos of Alexandra dressed in Nicholas's Preobrazhensky uniform, from Nicholas's 1896 diary. GARF 601-1-236' in Alexandra Feodorovna: Diaries and Correspondence: Volume III The Young Empress 1895 - 1905, translated by George Hawkins, (Independently published, 2024), pp. 37-38 — please credit this if you share on social media

📷 V. von Mengden, 'The Coronation Procession of Nicholas II, Emperor of Russia' (14 May 1896), platinum print, 18.0 x 23.0 cm, © Royal Collection Enterprises Limited 2025 | Royal Collection Trust

📷 Wikipedia / Shakko (Sofia Bagdasarova), 'Nicholas II's coronation uniform', (2013), Wikipedia Commons

📷 Anonymous, 'Illustration of Nicholas II', (1901), from Le monde illustré

[yornationalanthem]

Grand Duchess Olga and Tatiana Nikolaevna and their evening dresses

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[141n3]

I just discovered the art of Pavel Ryzhenko, and oh my goodness. hes done so much art depicting Imperial Russia which are some of my favorites. Unfortunately he was a monarchist and idolised Nicholas II, but I myself am here to admire his beautiful art. ”Imprisoned at Tsarskoye Selo” (2004)

Depicting the Tzar, Tzarina (with a tired and aged appearance from the results of fatigue over her short lifetime of childbirth and stress), and their young son Alexei (with a bandaged bleeding knee, symbolising his hemophilia, in bed - where he was most of his short, short, life.)

“The Ipatiev House. The morning after.” (2004)

Depicting a Bolshevik troup tearing apart a room in the Ipatiev House (or “The house of special purpose”) the morning after the murder of the Romanov family in that very house.

“The Farewell of the Tsar to His Troops” (2004)

Namesake, the Tzar bidding goodbye to his troops in the freezing Russian winter.

About Imperial Russia and monarchism- I am not a supporter of Nicholas II or monarchism, but I believe that he shouldve been given a trial by jury and HIS CHILDREN SHOULD NOT HAVE DIED. Olga, Tatiana, Maria, Anastasia, and Alexei were completely innocent and had nothing to do with their fathers pathetic and disgusting choices as Tzar. So im just putting that there for clarification.

Rest in peace, royal angels Olga, Tatiana, Maria, Anastasia, and Alexei ☦️

[roses-of-the-romanovs]

Nicholas II (1873) and his daughter Maria (1915), with the same expressions on their faces.

[thepompandcircumstance]

The look-alike cousins HM George V of the UK and HIM Nicholas II of Imperial Russia with their supposed heirs HRH Prince Edward of York and HIH Tsesarevich Alexei Nikolaevich.

[allthingsromanov]

Grand Duchess Olga Nikolaevna at the tower of Müzenberg Castle, 1910.

[foreverinthepagesofhistoryy]

Royal Mothers + Piggybacks 🤍

[alexandrafeodorovna]

Portraits of Tsar Nicholas II, Tsarina Alexandra Feodorovna and Grand Duchesses Olga, Tatiana, Maria and Anastasia Nikolaevna by Friedrich August von Kaulbach, 1903.

[ripstefano]

From The Russian Army 1914-18

Early War Uniforms (1914-1915)

At the outbreak of the war, Russian Imperial Army uniforms were traditional and formal, inspired by 19th-century European military fashion. Key features included:

Infantry: Soldiers wore the gymnastiorka, a pullover-style tunic with a standing collar, often in olive green or khaki to blend with rural landscapes. Rank was indicated by colored collar tabs and shoulder boards.

Headgear: Soldiers wore the M1910 peaked cap, which had a leather visor and badge. Officers and guards regiments wore the iconic shapka, a tall fur hat, especially in colder climates.

Footwear: Soldiers wore sapogi (knee-high leather boots), which were sturdy but hard to maintain on the battlefield.

Cavalry and Specialized Units: The cavalry wore the traditional long blue or dark green overcoat with distinct colored cuffs and collar insignia. Cossack and other specialized units had specific, unique uniforms, often featuring traditional garments like the cherkesska (a type of coat) and decorative braid.

Mid-War Changes (1915-1916)

As the war progressed, Russia’s economy and industry struggled to keep up with demand, leading to simplifications in uniforms:

Tunic: The gymnastiorka became simpler, often without the colored collar tabs or decorative elements. Khaki shades became standard as brighter colors were deemed impractical.

Greatcoat: The heavy wool shinel (overcoat) remained a staple, especially during harsh winters, but there was a shortage of quality fabric, and lower-quality cloth began to appear.

Headgear: Caps were simplified, with many soldiers receiving the budenovka (a soft, pointed wool cap) by 1917. This cap became especially popular in winter regions but had limited protection.

Late-War Uniforms (1917-1918)

The Russian military was increasingly influenced by revolutionary sentiments, and practical, minimal designs became the norm:

Tunic and Coats: Uniforms were pared down further, with basic olive-drab tunics and greatcoats. Rank insignia were minimal and often overlooked as soldiers became more focused on function than formality.

Insignia: Some units began to remove the imperial insignia altogether due to the influence of the Bolsheviks. Instead, red armbands or patches occasionally appeared.

Boots: Soldiers frequently substituted traditional boots with puttees (long cloth wraps) due to the shortage of leather, a trend seen across European forces during this period

[krasivaa]

A hilarious photo showing Grand Duchess Anastasia Nikolaevna of Russia climbing a hill made of snow, while her sister, Olga Nikolaevna is pushing her from the back. Her brother, Tsarevich Alexei, looks at the camera while one of his friends is pulling Nastya by the hand. Their father, Tsar Nicholas II, is looking from the side.

p.s. if anyone knows who the boy is pls write in the comments or dm me (@otmaaromanovas maybe you do tho?)

[kootyl]

Tsar Nicholas II sitting with his daughters Grand Duchesses Tatiana and Anastasia Romanov in 1913.

[peaceinthestorm]

Laurits Tuxen (1853-1927, Danish) ~ The Marriage of Nicholas II and Alexandra Feodorovna, Empress of Russia, 26th November 1894, c. 1895-96

[Source: rct.uk]