Alexei Romanov

Rasputin: 5 Things You Think You Know (But Don’t)

Rasputin: 5 Things You Think You Know (But Don’t)

I’m embarrassed to say that a great deal of what I knew about Rasputin came courtesy of Boney M (Lover of the Russian Queen, Russia’s greatest love machine etc.) and urban myth. After looking through the last Tzar’s family photos yesterday I was intrigued enough about Rasputin to try to find out more about him.(…)

The Family Photo Album of Tzar Nicholas II of Russia

The Family Photo Album of Tzar Nicholas II of Russia

It was fascinating to come across these family photos which make Tzar Nicholas II of Russia look like just a normal family, despite the Tzar constantly wearing a stiff impressive uniform and military hat regardless of whether he’s on a cruise, or playing tennis!  On the subject of outfits, his daughters Anastasia, Tatiana, Olga and(…)