The bedrooms of the Romanov Grand Duchesses: from the 1900s and beyond

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  • Опубліковано 14 чер 2024
  • In this video we take a deep dive into the bedrooms of the four last Grand Duchesses of Russia: Olga, Tatiana, Maria, and Anastasia Nikolaevna Romanov. Despite living in a palace, the girls shared bedrooms in pairs, and filled these spaces with photographs, trinkets, and icons. Join me today to find out more about these bedrooms (and their rooms at Tobolsk) from when the Grand Duchesses occupied them, to the Revolution, to today!
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    - Chapters
    00:00 - introduction
    00:43 - the bedroom of a Grand Duchess
    04:40 - fun and games
    05:11 - the palace today
    06:35 - the palace as a museum
    08:16 - the Zeest coloured autochromes
    09:07 - recommended reading
    09:44 - the Romanov’s photo albums
    12:16 - the bedrooms described in diaries and letters
    12:58 - conclusion and sources
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    - Primary sources - see source end card for more information and sources
    Anastasia Romanov: The Tsar's Youngest Daughter Speaks Through Her Writings by Helen Azar and George Hawkins
    Correspondence of the Russian Grand Duchesses: Letters of the Daughters of the Last Tsar by George Hawkins
    MARIA and ANASTASIA: The Youngest Romanov Grand Duchesses In Their Own Words by Helen Azar
    Maria Romanov: Third Daughter of the Last Tsar, Diaries and Letters, 1908-1918 by Helen Azar and George Hawkins
    The Life and Tragedy of Alexandra Feodorovna Empress of Russia by Sophie Buxhoeveden
    Thank you for watching and take care!
    #history #romanov #historychannel #romanovsisters #otma

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  • @ellasinquiries
    @ellasinquiries  6 місяців тому +5

    Thank you for watching! In anticipation of comments about the pronunciation of Anastasia, here's a quick note (also in the video!). There are many ways to pronounce Anastasia, though most Romanov historians agree that A-nas-ta-sia is faithful to the traditional Russian pronunciation, so I've settled on that one in an attempt to be as close as possible to how the Romanovs would have been referred to. This pronunciation is still used today in Russia, quite a few Russian celebrities called Anastasia go by that pronunciation, for example, figure skater Anastasiia Gubanova and gymnast Anastasia Ilyankova. It's a beautiful name!

    • @JudithSanchez-ht6jn
      @JudithSanchez-ht6jn 9 днів тому

      The Tzar was cousin of king George grandfather of Queen Elizabeth. He refuse to offer refuge to Nicholas because the family relation with Germany. After Nicholas was murdered King George never smile again.

  • @jeffb6391
    @jeffb6391 6 місяців тому +17

    I am a big fan of the Romanov family and it is a great honor and privilege to see your wonderful research presented beautifully!! 🥰

    • @ellasinquiries
      @ellasinquiries  6 місяців тому +1

      Thank you so much, this means so much to me!

  • @blondilass
    @blondilass 4 місяці тому +6

    I love learning about this family's lifestyle in photos with their belongings to wonder and admire them as a sadly lost historic era that was cruelly stolen away from them along with their lives. Thank you for your research it is much appreciated.

  • @nancyc.8176
    @nancyc.8176 6 місяців тому +11

    I always look forward to your vlogs! Your research is so very thorough and a true labor of love. Question: We are so aware of the crown jewels of the Romanovs - but what of that of their 4 daughters? Did they also have jewelry of their own? Thank you and greetings from Texas

    • @ellasinquiries
      @ellasinquiries  6 місяців тому +1

      This is a great question, I will make a video on it! The short answer is yes, they were gifted various different types of jewellery, typically for their birthdays and name days. In particular, necklaces, rings, and bracelets were popular presents. Thank you for commenting, I hope you're having a great day in sunny Texas!

    • @nancyc.8176
      @nancyc.8176 6 місяців тому

      @@ellasinquiries Good to know that it wasn't all hard bed cots and hand me downs!

  • @sittinginthebasement
    @sittinginthebasement 6 місяців тому +3

    I've been looking forward to this. Well done!

    • @ellasinquiries
      @ellasinquiries  6 місяців тому

      That's wonderful to hear, thank you!

  • @chgem.2658
    @chgem.2658 6 місяців тому +7

    Great. Thanx. Please more.

  • @elenapetrova4627
    @elenapetrova4627 6 місяців тому

    I've always been interested in the Romanov family and I find your videos super intriguing! You cover some pretty specific topics that most other youtubers gloss over. I really hope you continue making these kinds of videos. Lots of love❤❤❤❤

  • @alexl.7668
    @alexl.7668 6 місяців тому +6

    I love the amount of research and passion you put into these videos. Fantastic job!!

  • @cd2street
    @cd2street 6 місяців тому +1

    Hi, I love your presentation style and your thorough research makes one feel confident that you are presenting accurate information - well done!!

  • @sidibill
    @sidibill 6 місяців тому +1

    Over the years I've seen many photos of the Czar's apartments but I don't think I have ever seen any of the children's rooms. This was really interesting, especially that the girls slept on army cots. Thanks for a very interesting video.

    • @ellasinquiries
      @ellasinquiries  6 місяців тому

      Thank you for watching! They really are beautiful rooms with fascinating history.

  • @HannahSmith-zw8xz
    @HannahSmith-zw8xz 6 місяців тому

    Amazing depth of research. Thank you so much! So many interesting details

  • @29Marathons
    @29Marathons 5 місяців тому

    I am also a big fan of the Romanov family!! I do confess one of the topics that interest me the most about the family is the Tsar Nicholas II's 4 daughters, who calls themselves OTMA (Olga, Tatiana, Maria & Anastasia). Your research & this clip do a great job bringing the Romanov family memories to life, especially the OTMA!! Thank you so much for this great clip!!

    • @ellasinquiries
      @ellasinquiries  5 місяців тому

      Thank you very much for watching and for your kind words!

  • @anastasiab1066
    @anastasiab1066 6 місяців тому

    My birth-name is Anastasia so this topic has always fascinated me. I remember being in elementary school reading a book about them that I had gotten from the library, looking at all the pictures, so this video kind of felt nostalgic to see those pictures again!

  • @grammy965
    @grammy965 6 місяців тому +1

    Excellent ❤

  • @EllenCFarmGirl
    @EllenCFarmGirl 6 місяців тому

    I really enjoyed this, great research. You are able to bring life to the girls. Thank you for your hard work!❤❤. My grandmothers name was Olga. ❤❤

    • @ellasinquiries
      @ellasinquiries  6 місяців тому

      Thank you, I'm so glad to hear that! Olga is such a beautiful name ❤

  • @EllenCFarmGirl
    @EllenCFarmGirl 6 місяців тому

    Thanks!

    • @ellasinquiries
      @ellasinquiries  6 місяців тому

      Ellen, this is so kind! Thank you so much for your support, it truly does mean a lot!

  • @marthieb9117
    @marthieb9117 6 місяців тому

    this was such a great video! i was really taken by the photographs of the sisters' room in exile-they've long been humanized, Anastasia particularly, but I've never seen photos of their rooms. even if i might not have religious iconography on my walls, the photo collages and tapestries don't look that different to the ones in my room!

  • @juracisantanajr2215
    @juracisantanajr2215 5 днів тому

    Como está o andamento da recriação dos quartos infantis do Alexandre Palace?

  • @cmrcme6029
    @cmrcme6029 4 місяці тому +1

    You have done a phenomenal job. It’s a shame more don’t know about your work.

    • @ellasinquiries
      @ellasinquiries  4 місяці тому

      Thank you so much for your kind comment!

  • @krishnagopalsrivastava2084
    @krishnagopalsrivastava2084 20 днів тому

    Can you please make a video about the sisters' love interests and crushes? I have heard that Lord Mountbatten was in love with Maria. Was the love reciprocated?

  • @Lady_Galatea
    @Lady_Galatea 5 місяців тому +2

    Can we smell the girls' perfumes in the museum?

    • @ellasinquiries
      @ellasinquiries  5 місяців тому +2

      Great question! As far as I am aware, unfortunately not - though there are a few bottles that are sometimes sold on second hand websites, with notes about their scents.
      La Rose (Olga) has a floral smell of mainly roses, but some notes of lavender, violet, and jasmine, and a little spice too! Those lucky enough to get their hands on this perfume say that it's the most realistic and pleasant rose scented perfume they have tried!
      Jasmin de Corse (Tatiana) has a white floral smell.
      Lilas Pourpre (Maria) has very little information on its scent unfortunately :(
      Violette Pourpre is a light, violet scent, light and with a hint of vanilla. It appears that the colour has deepened with age, turning a quite strong purple in the bottle.
      And now I want to make a video on their perfumes! Thank you for your comment and for watching!

    • @Lady_Galatea
      @Lady_Galatea 5 місяців тому

      Goodness, what wouldn't I do to have one of these in my hands? I'm a "perfume sommelier" of sorts, so I'd love an in-depth video from you on this topic! Congratulations on your work and dedication! Your channel is definitely one of my favorites...

    • @hollydaugherty2620
      @hollydaugherty2620 4 місяці тому

      A perfumer recreated scents found in the Alexander Palace and they were made into small sample bottles for each daughter in 2018. It was part of an exhibition about perfume in Russia. I have a set of them actually.

    • @Lady_Galatea
      @Lady_Galatea 3 місяці тому

      @@hollydaugherty2620 Oh! Could you describe each scent? And would you know where to find these perfume samples to buy?

  • @Mvw2604
    @Mvw2604 6 місяців тому +1

    Great video! Do you speak/are able to read Russian? Since many sources do seem to be only available in it!

  • @juliatrecet1740
    @juliatrecet1740 6 місяців тому

    Gracias todo sobre ellos me interesa amorosamente y quisiera como adquirir las diarios y las cartas de las grandes Duquesas mis queridas Mártires saludos desde España

  • @julieblount5674
    @julieblount5674 6 днів тому

    Anna-stuh-see-uh? I've also heard it as Anna-stuh-see-uh.
    I still prefer Anna-stay-shuh

  • @hollydaugherty2620
    @hollydaugherty2620 4 місяці тому +2

    It is pronounced "Nikolai-evna", as in Nikolai. Not "Nikolayevna".

  • @bradmoyse6162
    @bradmoyse6162 Місяць тому +1

    Her name was Anastasia! Pronounce it properly.

    • @ellasinquiries
      @ellasinquiries  Місяць тому

      I anticipated getting comments about pronunciation 😅 There are *many* ways to pronounce Anastasia, depending on your location, dialect, etc. However, Romanov historians agree that A-nas-ta-sia is faithful to the traditional Russian pronunciation, so I've settled on that one in an attempt to be as close as possible to how the Romanovs would have been referred to, though this way of saying it might sound quite different to other common western pronunciations.
      This pronunciation is still used today in Russia, quite a few Russian celebrities called Anastasia go by that pronunciation, for example, figure skater Anastasiia Gubanova and gymnast Anastasia Ilyankova. It's a beautiful name with a deep history and many variations, and whilst it’s sadly impossible to know how exactly it might have been said by the Romanovs, I’ve tried to use the traditional way ☺️

  • @harshanid3636
    @harshanid3636 6 місяців тому

    If Nicholas II had the proper training, discipline and advisors...