Large-scale Nicholas II exhibition to open in Kazan

On 22nd October 2026, a large-scale exhibition dedicated to Russia’s last Tsar will open at the Kazan-Hermitage Exhibition Centre – a branch of the State Hermitage Museum (St. Petersburg).

The exhibition “Nicholas II: Family and Throne” will feature some 350 + items: jewellery and decorative art, portraits and photographs, uniforms, gowns, dresses and other personal items which tell the story about Nicholas II and his family.

An illustrated Russian-language catalogue has been prepared for the exhibition. Unfortunately, due to the current economic sanctions imposed by the West, it will not be possible to order a copy from Russia.

The exhibition “Nicholas II: Family and Throne” runs from 22nd October 2026 to 30th August 2027 at at the Kazan-Hermitage Exhibition Centre – pictured above.

I will be writing a full report + PHOTOS of the exhibition, after the opening . . . STAY TUNED!

© Paul Gilbert. 11 September 2026