Colorized photographs of the last emperor of the Russian Empire, Nicholas II and his family

Soft-bodied henpecked and raven hunter: 7 myths about the last Russian Emperor Nicholas II

Even during his reign, the last Russian emperor Nicholas II, as well as his family, were very popular targets for all sorts of rumors. After the overthrow of the autocracy, the revolutionaries continued to expose the figure of the tsar from a convenient angle, and quite often having absolutely nothing to do with the truth. The result of all this was a lot of myths, most of which have nothing to do with Nicholas II. The seven most common of these apparently implausible beliefs

How Emperor Nicholas II and his family had fun

Nicholas II was an enthusiastic and very active person. He enjoyed spending time in sports, adored cycling, playing tennis, swimming in the sea and kayaking. The emperor managed to make the summer rich and cheerful, despite the busyness and various difficulties in life. This is an example of a positive attitude in life, the ability to use warm days for your pleasure and improve your health. Read how Nicholas II and his family spent their summer time

Rare photos of the last Russian emperor Nicholas II and his family

The last Russian emperor can be treated in different ways. Someone worships him, while others consider him a weak politician and a failure. And yet there is one indisputable fact - he was a wonderful family man. In these photographs you can see Nicholas II with his family and his household. - still reckless, confident in a serene future and full of hope

Rare photos of the last Russian emperor Nicholas II with his family (20 photos)

Everyone in the family of Nicholas II was fascinated by photography: the emperor himself, the Empress Alexandra Feodorovna, the Dowager Empress Maria Feodorovna, and the children. And also this family was filmed by the best photographers of the Russian Empire, and when the royal family went abroad, they often filmed with the most famous foreign masters of photography. In this review, photographs from different years, which capture the emperor in the circle of family and close friends

The last costume ball of the empire: unique photographs of the royal family and nobility

For one of the anniversaries of the reign of the Romanov dynasty, an unusual ball was organized in the Winter Palace. All those invited had to observe the dress code - to come to the holiday in the clothes of the pre-Petrine era. In our review, there are unique photos that capture the participants of this bright event