It really is a miracle that this mosaic survived the abuse of centuries. Here you can learn how the Byzantine Institute of America found the mosaics, uncovered and restored them for us to see today.
Russian Painter - Mikhail Vasilievich Nesterov
Nesterov was one of Empress Alexandra's favorite painters, his picture of the Annuciation hung in the Mauve Room. He worked for Grand Duchess Elizabeth in her Martha and Mary convent in Moscow. Here's a bio.
Imperial Bedroom
Portrait Hall
Mauve Room
Maple Room
Aleksey's Bedroom
Nicholas's Study
Aleksey's Playroom
Formal Reception
Balcony View
Aleksey- Balcony
Children-Mauve
Nicholas's Bathroom
Alexandra- Mauve
Nicholas's Reception
Tsarskoe Selo Map