Ekaterinburg Collection

Tsesarevich Alexei of Russia (1904-1918) seen studying in 1913. Devastatingly for his parents, Alexei suffered from haemophilia

Czech troops 1918
Czech troops in battle, skirmishing against the Bolsheviks on the outskirts of Ekaterinburg in 1918

Russia, Ekaterinburg (Yekateringburg), Church of the Blood, The Romanov Memorial

View of Yekaterinburg, 1769. Creator: Sablin, Nikolai Yakovlevich (1730-1808)
View of Yekaterinburg, 1769. Private Collection

A typical scenery in Ural Mountains, near Ekaterinburg, Russia. A meadow that used to be a large village Shanya of Russian Shismatic Ordodox Old Believers church; village abandoned in 1940s due to

Birch Tree - Near river Serga, near Ekaterinburg, . Spring, Middle Urals, Russia

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A typical scenery in Ural Mountains, near Ekaterinburg, Russia. Date:

Alexei of Russia during wartime
Tsesarevich Alexei Nikolaievich of Russia (1904-1918) in field uniform. While other Royal children performed small engagements or were photographed to raise money for war charities

Cathedral in the Names of All Saints, Ekaterinburg, Russia, Europe

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Ekaterinburg, a city steeped in history and tragedy. It was here that Tsesarevich Alexei of Russia, the youngest son of Tsar Nicholas II, spent his final days before meeting an untimely end. The year was 1918, and Czech troops had occupied Ekaterinburg during the tumultuous Russian Revolution. The Ipatiev House became the backdrop for one of the most heart-wrenching events in Russian history. This unassuming building witnessed the execution of Tsar Nicholas II and his family on that fateful day - July 17th, 1918. The Church of the Blood now stands as a solemn memorial to their memory. A glimpse into Ekaterinburg's past reveals its rich heritage. A captivating lithograph from Histoire des Soviets by H. De Weindel depicts this tragic event in vivid color, forever etching it into our collective memory. But there is more to Ekaterinburg than its somber past. Nikolai Yakovlevich Sablin's view from 1769 showcases a city brimming with life and promise. Today, visitors can explore the Ekaterinburg Room which offers insights into this pivotal moment in history. Venturing beyond the city limits unveils breathtaking scenery in the Ural Mountains near Ekaterinburg - nature's respite amidst turmoil. Birch trees lining river Serga create a picturesque landscape that captivates all who behold it. In these lands once ruled by emperors and princes lies a story waiting to be discovered - one that intertwines with Tsesarevich Alexei's innocence and Tsar Nicholas II's tragic fate. Let us remember them as we explore Ekaterinburg - a place where history echoes through time itself.