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Romanov Films and Music - Walk Around the Alexander Palace

video taken by Helen Azar

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Semi-Precious Hardstone Animals

Here are some images of my favorite hardstone, Faberge-like animals from my collections with stories about how they were created and why

Room over the Vestibule Mosaics in Hagia Sophia

The mysterious mosaics of the room over the vestibule.  Why is no one permitted access? Have these 9th century mosaics been destroyed?

I Visit the Soviets by E. M. Delafield
Memories of Aleksei Volkov
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Palace Zooms

Imperial BedroomImperial Bedroom
Portrait HallPortrait Hall
Mauve RoomMauve Room
Maple RoomMaple Room
Aleksey's BedroomAleksey's Bedroom
Nicholas's StudyNicholas's Study
Aleksey's PlayroomAleksey's Playroom
Formal ReceptionFormal Reception
Balcony ViewBalcony View
Aleksey- BalconyAleksey- Balcony
Children-MauveChildren-Mauve
Nicholas's BathroomNicholas's Bathroom
Alexandra- MauveAlexandra- Mauve
Nicholas's ReceptionNicholas's Reception
Tsarskoe Selo MapTsarskoe Selo Map