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Alexandra Feodorovna onboard the Standart, August 7th 1909

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Anastasia Nikolaevna, 1914

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Alexandra Feodorovna with her nephews Ludwig and Georg Donatus during a visit to Hemmelmark on 27/28 July 1909

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Alexandra Feodorovna in Peterhof at the Alexandria Cottage, 1909

Source: https://arcinsys.hessen.de/arcinsys/detailAction.action?detailid=v365751&icomefrom=search

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Alexandra Feodorovna with her nephews Ludwig and Georg Donatus during a visit to Hemmelmark on 27/28 July 1909

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Alix in Livadia chatting to a soldier.

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Alexei Nikolaevich in Livadia, May 1912

Source: https://vk.com/wall-56510987_64163

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Dowager Empress Maria Feodorovna, Grand Duchess Anastasia Nikolaevna, King Edward VII, Princess Victoria of Wales, Grand Duchess Maria Nikolaevna of Russia onboard the Standart, June 1908

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Photographs of the Imperial Family during the First World War - At Mogilev and Environs (1916) - Part V (Final in the series) These photographs (illustration plates) come from the publication entitled: “His Imperial Majesty Sovereign Emperor Nikolai Alexandrovich in the army,” which was published by Dmitry N. Dubensky, part of a series (four were published) depicting the Tsar’s and his family’s (mostly the Tsar and Tsesarevich) activities during the Great War (1914-1918). Most of the photographs were taken at (and re-used in postcard form, etc.) Mogilev and the surrounding environs of Stavka (General Headquarters, GHQ). ________________________________________________________________ Source: “His Imperial Majesty Sovereign Emperor Nikolai Alexandrovich in the army.” - Dmitry N. Dubensky. Published, Circa. 1916. (Его Императорское Величество государь император Николай Александрович в действующей армии) Link of courtesy: http://elib.shpl.ru/ru/nodes/13680-iyul-1915-fevral-1916-g-1916

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Photographic views of the apartments of the Governor's Mansion in Mogilev - Stavka, or GHQ (General Headquarters) during the Great War - when His Majesty, Tsar Nicholas II was in residence. Spartan at first, the Emperor made use of what he was given. The first two photographs show the state rooms where social functions were held. The Reception Hall was not only used for functions but also for showing moving pictures - as evidenced by the screen infront of the corner firestove. The second photograph depicts the State Dining-Room where His Majesty would entertain visiting officials, and the like. What furniture that you see in the photographs such as his working-study (third, first row) and his more private apartment - the bed-room had furniture from around the mansion brought in. The camp-bed naturally travelled with His Majesty where ever he went. The second photograph, second row shows a corner of the bed-room where the Tsar's dressing-table can be seen, and then the last photograph shows the Tsesarevich Alexei's own camp-bed next to his father's. Alexei's camp-bed specifically came from Tsarskoe Selo and would travel back home with him when he would return. These photographic views, which are illustration plates come from the publication entitled: "Его Императорское Величество государь император Николай Александрович в действующей армии." "His Imperial Majesty Sovereign Emperor Nikolai Alexandrovich in the army." Edited by Dmitry N. Dubensky, and published in 1916, this, like many other war-time publications featured stories and articles about the war effort, and photographs and illustrations of the Tsar and Tsesarevich, as well as, other members of the Imperial Family - used to boost morale of the men who were fighting on the front lines. It is an interesting glimpse into the world of Russia during this period - the Great War. ______________________________ Photographs: 1. Reception Hall at Mogilev, Stavka. 2. State Dining-Room at Mogilev, Stavka. 3. Working-Study of His Majesty. 4. Bed-Room of His Majesty. 5. Bed-Room of His Majesty. 6. Bed-Room of His Majesty. Source: http://elib.shpl.ru/ru/nodes/13680-iyul-1915-fevral-1916-g-1916 ______________________________ Please enjoy the information, as well as, the photographs! Also, if you’d like to share and/or re-post these photographs elsewhere PLEASE credit The State Public Historical Library or Государственная публичная историческая библиотека, accordingly. Thank-you!

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Tsar Nicholas II, Grand Duchess Olga Nikolaevna, Grand Duchess Tatiana Nikolaevna, Grand Duchess Maria Nikolaevna, Grand Duchess Anastasia Nikolaevna and Grand Duke Ernst Ludwig of Hesse and by Rhine visiting the Khan’s Palace in Bakhchisarai, 21st April 1912.

“21st April. Saturday. At 9 o'clock in the morning, we 4 with Papa and others went to Bakhchisarai. It was very interesting and beautiful. The weather was marvelous. Returned home after 5. Was at vsenoshnaya. Had dinner downnstairs. In the evening, put together a puzzle with Mama. ”

(1912 Diary of Grand Duchess Olga Nikolaevna)

Photos from: Tsar Nicholas II 1911-1913 Album

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looks like this was coloured by one of the girls Maria or Anastasia perhaps?

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Maria and Tatiana

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Anastasia Nikolaevna and Maria Nikolaevna on the balcony of the governor’s mansion in Tobolsk, 1917

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You said the Grand Duchesses were anti-Semitic. Did they write anything anti-Semitic in letters or diaries?

I do not have most of my library in my new flat as yet so I cannot give you a direct quotation, but yes, I recall Grand Duchess Olga making antisemitic remarks in her letters. Perhaps any of my followers can help? I believe “Olga Romanov” book by Helen Azar holds the letters I mean.

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Ibexes in Crimea, May 1914

Photos from Tsar Nicholas’ 1912-1914 Album here and here

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Photographs of the Alexander Palace taken by Branson DeCou, 1931.