Tsar Nicholas was to be responsible for the palace's present appearance and layout. He not only effected many changes to the interior of the palace but also was responsible for its complete …

Jan 19, 2020 · Following the events of Bloody Sunday in 1905, Nicholas II and his family abandoned the Winter Palace in favour of the more private Alexander Palace at Tsarskoye …

Aug 30, 2022 · The personal apartments of Nicholas II and his wife were created in the second floor of the north-western corner block, beyond the Malachite Room that was among the state …

Feb 21, 2021 · The 17th century-style costume worn by Emperor Nicholas II at the ball held in the 1903 Ball in the Winter Palace, has been preserved to this day in the State Armoury Museum …

The apartments of Nicholas I and his wife, Alexandra Feodorovna, were in the northwest corner of the palace, a suite traditionally occupied by the monarch since the time of Catherine the Great, …

Jul 15, 2022 · Although Tsar Nicholas II wasn’t responsible, this event marked the beginning of the end for the Imperial family. The official opening of the first Duma took place at the Winter …

The 1903 ball in the Winter Palace (Russian: Костюмированный бал 1903 года, lit. "Costume ball of 1903") was a luxurious ball during the reign of the Emperor Nicholas II of Russia. It was …

Mar 22, 2025 · The Winter Palace, located in Saint Petersburg, was the official residence of the Russian monarchs from 1732 until the abdication of Tsar Nicholas II in 1917. Commissioned …

The Romanovs' last palace was built for Nicholas II in Livadia in 1911, although it must be noted that he only managed to visit it four times. Naturally, Livadia could not compete with the...

Sep 8, 2016 · These rare photos were taken by photographer Karl Kubesh in the Winter Palace, the imperial residence of Tsar Nicholas ӀӀ. The Winter Palace, the Russian Empire's official …