On 23rd February 2024, the Siniša Stoilov Secondary School, in tje town of Zrnovci – situated in the eastern part of North Macedonia – was the venue for a photo-exhibition dedicated to Russia’s last Tsar and his family.

The exhibition named Towards the Russian Tsar. The Romanovs and the Tsar’s Service, presented historical photographs of Emperor Nicholas II and his family. In addition to the photo-exhibition, the organizers held a writing competition for students to participate.

Students of different ages composed poems about the Imperial Family and read them at the opening of the exhibition, while others presented their drawings and watercolours. All participants of the competitions were awarded with certificates of honour.

The photos were provided by the Sretensky Monastery in Moscow and are part of a nationwide project that has been successfully implemented in many cities across Russia and abroad.

*As I have noted in previous posts, I support any initiative – big or small – to help keep the memory of Nicholas II and his family alive in 21st century Russia – PG

© Paul Gilbert. 29 February 2024