The Home of the Last Tsar - Romanov and Russian History

Plans, Maps and Churches - Palace Floor Plan

Entire First Floor of the Alexander Palace

First Floor Map of the Alexander Palace
 
Map of the Alexander Palace 

Palace Tour

Gala Parade Halls
Restoration of the Palace
Rooms of Alexandra
Rooms of Nicholas II
The Children's Floor
Rooms of the Right Wing
Palace Park
The Imperial Garage
Imperial Dining
Plans, Maps and Churches
Imperial Yacht Standardt

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

Anonymous Love Letters - $500

Did you know that really was a profession?  In 1961 you got paid $500 per letter, that would be $4100 today!

I Visit the Soviets by E. M. Delafield
Jewels of the Romanovs
Lost Splendor by Felix Yussupov

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