Alexandra Fyodorovna Collection
"Alexandra Fyodorovna: A Tragic Figure in Russian History" Grigori Yefimovich Rasputin (1869-1916), a controversial figure
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"Alexandra Fyodorovna: A Tragic Figure in Russian History" Grigori Yefimovich Rasputin (1869-1916), a controversial figure, had an undeniable influence on the life of Alexandra Fyodorovna. In the 1910s, as Tsarina Alexandra nursed wounded soldiers during World War I, her devotion to her country was evident. The image captured around 1920 showcases her compassion and dedication. The cellar of Ipatiev house in Yekaterinburg holds a haunting significance as it became the site of the execution of the Imperial Family in 1918. This tragic event marked the end of their reign and forever changed Russia's history. In her workroom at Winter Palace, St Petersburg in 1904, we catch a glimpse into Alexandra's private world. Surrounded by books and personal belongings, she sought solace amidst political turmoil. An oil painting from after 1840 portrays Empress Alexandra Feodorovna with grace and elegance befitting royalty. Her regal presence is palpable even through canvas. A photograph taken circa 1917 shows the Russian royal family united but unaware that their days were numbered. Little did they know that fate would soon tear them apart forever. The British and Russian royal families came together in friendship during a meeting in 1909, captured beautifully by Arthur William Debenham's lens. It symbolizes diplomatic ties between two powerful nations at that time. Herbert K Bourne's artwork "Last Moments of the Czar" depicts Nicholas II facing his final moments before tragedy struck his family. It serves as a poignant reminder of their untimely demise. Yakov Yurovsky played a chilling role as chief executioner when Tsar Nicholas II and his family met their gruesome fate early in the twentieth century—an act etched into history with bloodstained hands.