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Russian aristocrats on the Riviera, 1906
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Russian aristocrats on the Riviera, 1906
From Revolution to Riviera - Some of the Many Russian Aristocrats now in the South of France. Page from The Sketch reporting on some of the notable members of the Russian nobility who had colonised the French Riviera following the revolution. Portraits featured here include the Grand Duke Kyril (Cyril) and Grand Duchess Kyril (formerly Princess Victoria Melita of Edinburgh), Grand Duke Michael Michailovitch, Grand Duke Vladimir, Grand Duke Nicolai, Grand Duke Nicolai, Grand Duke Andrei Vladimirovitch and Grand Duke Nicholas Nicolaievitch. Date: 1906
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Amidst the tumultuous backdrop of the Russian Revolution, a select group of aristocrats found refuge and solace on the French Riviera. This photograph, published in The Sketch in 1906, showcases some of the most notable members of the Russian nobility who had established a new home in the South of France. Gracing the image are six Grand Dukes and a Grand Duchess, all hailing from the illustrious Romanov dynasty. In the center, Grand Duke Kyril (Cyril) and his wife, Grand Duchess Kyril, formerly Princess Victoria Melita of Edinburgh, pose with an air of regal elegance. Surrounding them are Grand Duke Michael Michailovitch, Grand Duke Vladimir, Grand Duke Nicolai Nikolaevich, Grand Duke Nikolai Nikolaevich, and Grand Duke Andrei Vladimirovitch. These Russian aristocrats, having been displaced by the revolution, sought refuge in the sun-soaked climes of the French Riviera. The region, with its picturesque landscapes and luxurious lifestyle, offered a welcome respite from the chaos and uncertainty of their homeland. The photograph serves as a poignant reminder of a bygone era, when the Russian nobility, once the epitome of power and privilege, found solace in the embrace of a foreign land. The grand dukes and duchesses are dressed in the height of fashion, their finery a stark contrast to the turbulent times. Their serene expressions and confident poses betray no hint of the upheaval that had forced them into exile. Instead, they exude an aura of sophistication and resilience, a testament to their unwavering sense of nobility and dignity in the face of adversity.
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