During the month of May, we celebrate the anniversary of the birth of Emperor Nicholas II in the Alexander Palace on 19th May (O.S. 6th May) 1868, and this year (2026), we mark the 130th anniversary of the Holy Coronation of Nicholas II in Moscow on 27 May (O.S. 14 May) 1896. During the past 30+ years, I have written and reported extensively on both.

I have been researching and writing about the Romanov dynasty since the early 1990s, but it was not until October 2018 – during the Nicholas II Conference – which I organized and hosted on 27th October 2018 – that I announced I would be concentrating all my future efforts on the life and reign of Emperor Nicholas II (1868-1918).

I am now able to this through this blog – which now features more than 1,000 full-length articles and news stories, researched from Russian media and archival sources: the publication of more than 50 books and my periodical SOVEREIGN – published twice a year: my bi-weekly e-mail updates (see below); and through Facebook – the social media outlet, of which I now have more than 11,000 followers.

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There are many web sites, blogs and social media pages dedicated to the Romanovs. However, despite the fact that I am now retired, I continue to work very hard searching Russian archival and media sources to bring something new to the table on a daily basis. This includes First English translations of articles researched by a new generation of Russian historians; news on the Romanovs, their palaces, exhibitions, etc; + photos, videos and more.

If you enjoy all the articles, news, photos, and videos which I personally research, write and share, please continue to follow me on this blog, on social media or through the purchase of my books and periodical SOVEREIGN – see below.

Thank you for your interest and support of my work, and my
efforts to clear the name of Russia’s much slandered Tsar

One way that you can support my work, is by supporting my semi-annual periodical SOVEREIGN. This important publishing project features articles on the life and reign of Nicholas II, his family and the history of Imperial Russia. The articles featured in each issue are based on new research from Russian media and archival sources. As of 1st May 2026, a total of 16 issues have been published. *Please note that the No. 17 Summer 2026 issue will be available in June 2026!

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© Paul Gilbert. 1 May 2026