Alexei Nikolaievich Collection

'Les derniers jours des Romanof; Le tsarevitch, 1914. Creator: Unknown
'Les derniers jours des Romanof; Le tsarevitch, 1914. From "L'Album de la Guerre 1914-1919, Volume 2" [L'Illustration, Paris, 1924]

'Les Romanof a Tobolsk; Le tsar et ses enfants venus chercher sur la toiture d'une serre... 1917
'Les Romanof a Tobolsk; Le tsar et ses enfants venus chercher sur la toiture d'une serre un rayon de soleil siberien

'Les Romanof a Tsarskoie-Selo; A la limite qu'il etait interdit de franchir; la grande... 1917
'Les Romanof a Tsarskoie-Selo; A la limite qu'il etait interdit de franchir; la grande-duchesse Tatiana et le grand-duc Alexis, 1917

Le grand-duc heritier et ses deux compagnons de jeux militaires, 1916. Creator: Unknown
Le grand-duc heritier et ses deux compagnons de jeux militaires. 1916. From "Collection de la Guerre IV. L'Illustration Tome CXLVII

The Russian Imperial family, 1900s. Tsar Nicholas IIs (1868-1918) children at play with their pony, watched on by the Tsarina Alexandra (1872-1918)

Kouropatkine, c1893. Artist: Sergei Levitsky
Kouropatkine, c1893. Alexei Nikolayevich Kuropatkin (1848-1925), Russian Imperial Minister of War from 1898 to 1904. From the 2e collection [Felix Potin, c1893]

The little Caesarevitch with his sailor friend, 1908. Artist: Queen Alexandra
The little Caesarevitch with his sailor friend, 1908. The Tsarevich Alexei Romanov (1904-1918) was the only son of Nicholas II

Tsar Nicholas II of Russia and his family before abdication, 1917. Nicholas and his family were assassinated by the Bolsheviks less than a year later

Tsarina Alexandra Fyodorovna with Tsarevich Alexei of Russia, c1907-c1910. Artist: K von Hahn
Tsarina Alexandra Fyodorovna with Tsarevich Alexei of Russia, c1907-c1910. Alexandra (1872-1918) and Alexei (1904-1918) in the garden of the imperial summer residence of Ropsha

Alexei Nikolaievich Kuropatkin with his horse, Russo-Japanese War, 1904-5. Commander-in-Chief in Manchuria in Russo-Japanese War

Alexei Nikolaievich Kuropatkin in his library, 1904-5. Russian soldier, Commander-in-Chief in Manchuria in Russo-Japanese War

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"Alexei Nikolaievich: The Tragic Tale of the Russian Royal Family" Step back in time to the early 20th century, where the opulent world of the Russian royal family unfolds before your eyes. Alexei Nikolaievich, born into a life of privilege as Tsarevich Alexei of Russia, was destined for greatness. In these captivating photographs from c1917 and c1920, we catch glimpses of a young boy who would soon face unimaginable hardships. Surrounded by his adoring family, including his father Nicholas II, Tsar of Russia, and his mother Tsarina Alexandra, their bond is evident in every frame. However, lurking behind this façade lies political unrest that would ultimately seal their tragic fate. Yakov Yurovsky's chilling presence as chief executioner serves as a haunting reminder of the dark times that awaited them. Yet amidst turmoil and uncertainty, there are moments frozen in time that showcase Alexei's innocence and joy. Aged only 12 in c1916 but already burdened with responsibilities beyond his years, he exudes youthful energy alongside his sailor friend in an endearing photograph captured by Queen Alexandra herself. As tensions rise and war looms over Europe during World War I era (c1893-1917), we witness Alexei donning military uniform alongside his father Nicholas II – a poignant symbol of duty and sacrifice for their beloved homeland. The images also offer glimpses into everyday life within the imperial walls - intimate portraits depicting familial love between Tsarevich Alexei and Tsarina Alexandra or capturing tender moments shared among siblings within the Russian Imperial family. Tragically though history tells us otherwise; these cherished memories were shattered when abdication forced upon them all. In 1917 they faced an uncertain future together until their untimely demise at Yakov Yurovsky's hands - marking an end to the Romanov dynasty.