Russia’s last Emperor and Tsar continues to be the subject of news in Western media. For the benefit of those who do not follow me on my Facebook page, I am pleased to present the following 8 full length articles and news stories published by American and British media services, in addition to videos and articles about Nicholas II’s relatives and faithful retainers.

Below, are the articles published in April, May and June 2023. Click on the title [highlighted in red] and follow the link to read each respective article:

Children of the last Russian emperor. Curator’s Choice + VIDEO

Yulia Plotnikova, a leading researcher at the Department of the History of Russian Culture, takes us on a guided tour of the exhibition ‘OTMA and Alexei. Children of the Last Russian Emperor’, which is currently running at the State Hermitage Museum in St. Petersburg.

The exhibit features more than 300 items, including Alexei’s regimental uniforms, as well as Court dresses and other accessories worn by the Grand Duchesses from the State Hermitage Museum’s Costume Collection. In addition are many personal items of the August children. Duration: 26 minutes, 5 seconds. Russian.

Source: State Hermitage Museum. 19 June 2023

Why did the Russian emperors call themselves “we”?

The phrase “We, Nicholas II” is used only ironically. However, monarchs did call themselves “we” instead of “I,” which was the tradition.

Source: Russia Beyond. 19 June 2023

Birthday of Emperor Nicholas II + VIDEO

In honour of the 155th anniversary of the birth of Nicholas II on 19th (.S. 6th) May, a Russian history channel has prepared the following VIDEO – with musical background – featuring photos reflecting the life and reign of Russia’s last Tsar. Duration: 2 minutes, 24 seconds

Why was Russia’s first anthem ‘copied’ from the British? + VIDEO

The Russian Empire did not have an official anthem until 1816. It was Emperor Alexander I – an “Anglophile” – who decided to establish a new, unified anthem. It remained Russia’s national anthem until 1833, when, by order of Emperor Nicholas I, composer Alexei Lvov (1798-1870) wrote new music and Vasily Zhukovsky slightly changed his original text – thus, the anthem ‘God Save the Tsar!’ appeared, which was used until 1917.

Source: Russia Beyond. 17 June 2023

Children of the last Russian emperor. Pages of life + VIDEO

The State Hermitage Museum presents a short film created for the exhibition ‘OTMA and Alexei. Children of the Last Russian Emperor‘, which runs until 10th September 2023, in the Manege of the Small Hermitage, in St. Petersburg. Duration: 16 minutes, 46 seconds. Russian.

Source: State Hermitage Museum. 30 May 2023

Favorite dishes of Nicholas II and his family + 13 PHOTOS

The last Russian emperor liked chicken roast but couldn’t stand caviar; while his spouse, Alexandra Feodorovna, didn’t eat meat at all.

Source: Russia Beyond. 21 May 2023

What St. Petersburg looked like during the 1917 revolutions + 29 PHOTOS

The city that used to be known as Petrograd was undergoing a very tumultuous period, filled with political unrest and violence.

Source: Russia Beyond. 11 May 2023

Uncovering the story of an icon given to the son of the Tsar

Originally published in 2016, this article describes the four-month process to establish the true significance of a 17th-century icon and its links to Tsesarevich Alexei Nikolaevich (1904-1918). The extremely rare icon was offered in Christie’s (London) Russian Art sale on 28 November 2016.

Source: Christie’s (London). 28 November 2016

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Nicholas II in the news – Winter 2023
9 articles published in January, February and March 2023

Nicholas II in the news – Autumn 2022
7 articles published in October, November and December 2022

Nicholas II in the news – Summer 2022
12 articles published in July, August and September 2022

Nicholas II in the news – Spring 2022
7 articles published in April, May and June 2022

Nicholas II in the news – Winter 2022
6 articles published in January, February and March 2022

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© Paul Gilbert. 30 June 2023