The Romanov dynasty from Michael I to Nicholas II

The Romanov dynasty from Michael I to Nicholas II

The second dynasty to rule Russia after the Rurikids, the Romanovs reigned over the country for more than three centuries, from 1613 to 1917. Among its members, this imperial house included illustrious figures who brought Russia its finest hours. One hundred years...
The Romanov dynasty through 20 fascinating portraits

The Romanov dynasty through 20 fascinating portraits

If Instagram had existed in the time of the tsars, their royal accounts would undoubtedly have been full of selfies, given their obsession with portraits. Here are a number of official and informal works immortalising members of the Russian imperial family, created by...