Russias Collection

Russias future Czar and Czarina
Photograph of Grand Duke Nicholas, Czarevitch of Russia (later Czar or Tsar Nicholas II) and Princess Alix of Hesse-Darmstadt taken in 1894

JAPANESE INSPECTION
Japan is one of the nations who feel a vested interest in Russia's political changes : the emperor sends an envoy to see what's going on - here he is at Muaki. Date: 1918

FOREIGN TROOPS
Many foreign powers feel obliged to intervene in Russia's affairs : even Indian troops under British command are deployed in Georgia. Date: 1918

The Czarof all the Russias
Death as the Tsar of all the Russias Date: 1905

The War in the East, Generals of the Russian Army (engraving)
1059726 The War in the East, Generals of the Russian Army (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The War in the East, Generals of the Russian Army)

HIM Tsar of Russia (chromolitho)
2780072 HIM Tsar of Russia (chromolitho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: HIM Tsar of Russia)

Father Christmas a peace-maker: "Come, come Russ! You are a Christian
Father Christmas a peace-maker: " Come, come Russ! You are a Christian, set a good example to the Turk!" Comment on Nicolas I of Russias aggression in the Crimean War against the Ottoman

Ascot prize - The Emperors Cup
Amongst the Ascot prizes for 1845 is the Emperors Cup, a gift of the Emperor of Russia on his 1844 visit to Queen Victoria

Alexander I, Emperor of all the Russias (engraving)
609496 Alexander I, Emperor of all the Russias (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Alexander I)

The Czarevitch (b / w photo)
815977 The Czarevitch (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Czarevitch, Tsar Nicholas II of Russia, (1868-1918), Russsian Emperor

Alexander II, Czar of all the Russias (engraving)
1045275 Alexander II, Czar of all the Russias (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Alexander II, Czar of all the Russias)

Cossacks camp of Siberian infantry: The Grand Duke Nicholass army in the battles round Lodz

Alix Of Hesse And By Rhine Later Alexandra Feodorovna Romanova, 1872 - 1918. Empress Consort Of Russia As Spouse Of Nicholas Ii. Here Dressed In Uniform Of Colonel Of The Lancers Of The Guard

Grand Duke Nicholas Romanov, Nikolai Nicholaevich Romanov 1856-1929. Russian General During The First World War, Commander In Chief Russian Forces, 1914-15

Tsar Nicholas II Coronation - Parade
Tsar Nicholas II of Russia was coronated on the 26th of May 1896, this parade on the Kamenny Bridge in Moscow, is a small glimpse of the celebratory mood said to have captivated the Russian people

Russo-Japanese War, Aftermath of an Offensive
The aftermath of the devastating 1904 Battle of Port Arthur in Manchuria (now north-eastern China). Date: February 1904

Alexandra Feodorovna in Traditional Costume
The final Empress of Russia: Alexandra Feodorovna Romanova, here wearing an extravigant traditional Russian costume before an Imperial ball. Date: 13th February 1903

Tsar Nicholas II in Traditional Costume
Tsar Nicholas II of Russia on 13 February 1903, sitting on a thrown in extravigant traditional Russian costume before an Imperial ball. Date: 13th February 1903

A secretary of the Senate, accompanied by two heralds and th
Catherine the Great (1729-1796). Empress and Autocrat of All the Russias. A secretary of the Senate, accompanied by two heralds and the band of the guard

Peter I Alexeievitch the Great (1672-1725). Tsar of Russia (1682-1725). Engraving of the XIX century. Colored

Russian Communal Kitchen
Seven women busying themselves around a stone work top adorned with an array of large tins and pots in a 1920s Russian communal kitchen. Date: 1920 s

Russian Cavalry Reconnaissance, 1904
Soldiers embarking upon a Russian cavalry reconnaissance during the Russo-Japanese War, (8 February 1904 5 September 1905). Date: 1904

Russo-Japanese War, Trench Warfare
British and French soldiers waiting for the enemy in the open North of Courville at the Third Battle of the Aisne on the Western Front in France during World War I on 29th May 1918

Russian Gufire During the Battle of Port Arthur
Russian artilery in action during the Battle of Port Arthur which spanned from the 8th to the 9th of February in 1904. The Battle of Port Arther was the very first conflict within the Russo-Japanese

Russo-Japanese War, Awards Ceremony
Several Russian soldiers resieve medals for their valiant efforts during the (1904 to 1905) Russo-Japanese War. Date: circa 1905

Russian Wartime Mobile Radio Station
A Mobile radio station used by the Russians during the Russo-Japanese War (8 February 1904 5 September 1905). Date: circa 1904

Kremlin Guard - 1900s
A soldier of the Kremlin guard, holding a bayonet rifle and wearing full military dress. Date: 1900 s

Russian Guard in the Balkan Mountains
A small battalion of Russian soldiers based within the Balkan Mountains during the Russo-Turkish war (April 24, 1877 March 3, 1878). Date: circa 1877

Russo-Turkish, Trench Warfare
Russian Troops fire bayonettes from trenches during the Russo-Turkish war (April 24, 1877 March 3, 1878). Date: circa 1877

Russian Market Scene
A Snow-covered, bustling Russian food market from around the middle of the 19th century. Date: circa 1850

Peasant Market Traders
A Russian peasant market full of femail clothes traders and eager customers. Date: 1878

A Market Holder in Moscow, Russia
An elderly femail market holder in Russias capital Moscow. Date: pre - 1917

The Youth of New Moscow
True children of the revolution - young, smilling communists in New Moscow. Date: 1932

Russian Peasants Experience Electricity
Russian Peasants experience the first Electricity in their village in 1925. Date: 1925

Kharkov Library - Illiterates Corner
The Illiterates Corner in a Library in Karkov, Russia (now the Ukraine) in 1926. Date: 1926

Typhus Sufferers in Kniagin, Russia
Bedridden Typhus sufferers in the Russian provence of Kniagin. Date: 1891 - 1892

Military - Red Army Nurses
A group of the Red Army Nurses in Russia in the early 20th century. Date: circa 1920

Russian Soldier Using Semaphore
A lone Russian soldier atop a hill using Semaphore flags to communicate to other sections of the Russian forces in the 1904/5 Russo-Japanese War. Date: 1905

May Day - Clown Entertains Russian Crowd
As part of the 1921 May-Day celebrations in St. Petersburg a deranged looking, pig-riding clown entertains the pleasantly bemused crowds. Date: 1st May 1921

Red Square Market, Moscow
Popular market stalls lining Moscows famous Red Square. Date: circa 1920

Repairs to Petrograd Tramways, 1923
Repairs underway on tramlines in central Petrograd (St Petersburg) in 1923. Date: 1923

A Kievsky Station Food Stall, Moscow
Cheap dinners on sail at a food stall outside Kievsky Station in Moscow. Date: 1919

Tsar Nicholas II in a Horse-Drawn Carriage
Tsar Nicholas II of Russia and his wife Alexandra Feodorovna in a horse-drawn troika carriage. Troika is the Russian word for " triplet" or " trio" this being reference to

Tsar Nicholas II With His Wife and Daughter
Tsar Nicholas II of Russia in formal attire with his wife Alexandra Feodorovna and their first daughter Olga Nikolaevna. Date: circa 1897

Social Co-operative, Leningrad
A Leningrad Socil Co-operative centre from the 1920s with the slogan on one wall that reads He who is not abel to rest is he who is not able to work. Date: 1927 - 1928

Sweepers on Red Square, Moscow
Seven men keeping clean Moscows Red Square that separates the Kremlin (the former royal citadel) from the historic merchant quarter known as Kitai-gorod. Date: circa 1900

Tsar Nicholas II Coronation at St. Petersburg
Tsar Nicholas II of Russia was crowned on the 26th of May 1896 in St. Petersburg; the entire city was adorned with an enormous assortment of extravagant regalia. Date: 26th May 1896

Tsar Nicholas II Coronation - The Triumph Area
Tsar Nicholas II of Russia was coronated on the 26th of May 1896, this space, named the Triumph area was at the time devoted to celebrating the event

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"Unveiling the Enigmatic Russias: From Czars to Foreign Troops" Delving into the depths of history, we encounter a captivating glimpse into Russias' past and its intriguing future. The grandeur of this nation is embodied by the legendary figures who once ruled as Czar and Czarina, shaping its destiny. Amidst whispers of power struggles and political intrigue, one cannot overlook the pivotal moments that defined Russias' trajectory. A notable event was the Japanese inspection, where foreign eyes scrutinized this enigmatic land's military might. Foreign troops marching on Russian soil became an indelible image etched in history. As they advanced, tensions escalated under the watchful eye of "The Czar of all the Russias, " Nicholas II himself. Intriguingly, Tsar Nicholas II donned traditional attire during his reign - a symbol of his commitment to preserving Russia's rich cultural heritage. This visual representation resonated with both citizens and outsiders alike. As conflicts raged on multiple fronts during "The War in the East, " generals emerged as stalwart defenders of Russia's honor. Their strategic brilliance echoed through time in vivid engravings depicting their commanding presence. HIM Tsar of Russia stands tall in a chromolitho portrait; an embodiment of authority amidst turbulent times. His leadership style sought peace even amidst chaos - Father Christmas himself acting as a peacemaker beckoning for unity within Christendom. Beyond politics and war lay moments steeped in tradition and celebration. The Ascot prize known as "The Emperor's Cup" showcased opulence intertwined with equestrian prowess – a testament to Russias' affinity for grandeur. Looking further back into history reveals Alexander I, Emperor of all the Russias; his engraved visage immortalized forevermore. His reign marked significant milestones that shaped modern-day Russia while leaving behind an enduring legacy. Not forgotten are those who held the promise of Russias' future.