20 rare photos of the Romanov family

On the night of July 16-17, 1918, the last Russian Emperor Nicholas II and all members of his family were shot in Yekaterinburg. There is an opinion that Nicholas lost the state because he preferred his family to him. We have collected for you a collection of rare photographs from the everyday life of the Romanov family, which was distinguished by true love and spiritual unity.

(Total 20 photos)

Source: Journal/prophotos-ru

1. Grand Duchesses Tatyana (left) and Olga with the maid of honor of the Empress Anna Vyrubova during a summer trip to Finland, 1908.

2. Anna Vyrubova, in whose archive these photographs were found, having become a close friend of the Empress, stayed with the imperial family for many years, accompanied them on many trips and trips, attended private family events.

3. Anna Vyrubova wrote: “The life of Alexei Nikolaevich was one of the most tragic in the history of the Tsar's children. He was a charming, affectionate boy, the most beautiful of all children. Parents and nanny Maria Vishnyakova in early childhood spoiled him very much, fulfilling the slightest whims.

4. Empress Alexandra Feodorovna and Tsarevich Alexei.

5. Nicholas II and Tsarevich Alexei.

6. Tsarevich Alexei in the form of Russian regiments.

7. Empress Alexandra Feodorovna and the Tsarevich.

8. Tsarevich Alexei suffered from hemophilia, so any bleeding for him could be fatal.

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10. The last generation of the royal family.

11. Grand Duchesses on horseback.

12. Tsarevich Alexei Nkolaevich.

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14. Emperor Nicholas II was an exemplary family man. He tried to spend all his free time in the home circle - with his wife Alexandra Fedorovna and children - son Alexei and daughters - Olga, Tatyana, Maria, Anastasia.

15. Emperor Nicholas II and Empress Alexandra Feodorovna in Livadia.

16. Nicholas II spent his leisure time in the family circle, worked a lot with children, read fiction and historical writings to them.

17. And of course, he did not forget about his favorite professional military activities - sports and hunting.

18. Nicholas II and Tsarevich Alexei.

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20. Tsesarevich Alexei studying.