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 5 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 between July and December 2023. Click on the title [highlighted in red] and follow the link to read each respective article:

10 main suppliers to the Russian imperial court + 34 PHOTOS

These entrepreneurs supplied the imperial court with all sorts of expensive and exquisite goods. For this service the fortunate few were granted an elevated status as “purveyor to the court”, which in turn made them even more successful among the general population.

Source: Russia Beyond. 24 November 2023

The Tsar’s Family: Love and Mercy Photo gallery + 37 PHOTOS

On Monday, 16th October 2023, a new outdoor photo-exhibition ‘The Tsar’s Family: Love and Mercy’ opened in central Moscow. Most of the photographs presented at the exhibition are dedicated to the participation of the Imperial Family II in matters of charity and service to others.

Source: Pravoslavie.ru. 3 November 2023

Why Nicholas II insisted on canonizing Seraphim of Sarov

Despite resistance by Church authorities, the last Russian emperor insisted that the holy Christian elder be declared a saint. This was not just to please ordinary Russian believers, but also because the emperor had a personal request of his own to make to Seraphim of Sarov.

Source: Russia Beyond. 1 August 2023]]

Chronicle of the veneration of the Royal Martyrs in the Urals: History and Modernit

This very interesting article discusses the veneration of the Royal Martyrs that began in Ekaterinburg in the late 1980s, and which eventually led to their formal canonization by the Moscow Patriarchate in 2000. The Imperial Family had already been canonized by the Russian Orthodox Church Outside of Russia in 1981.

Source: Orthodox Christianity. 17 July 2023

Dragomirov’s porridge: Mastering Nicholas II’s favorite brunch

According to popular legend, the last Russian emperor didn’t miss a single day without this savory mushroom and buckwheat porridge. If you want to try the most traditional Russian flavor combo, then give this recipe a try.

Source: Russia Beyond. 5 July 2023

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For MORE articles, please refer to the following links:

Nicholas II in the news – Spring 2023
8 articles published in April, May and June 2023

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. 31 December 2023