Russian State Film And Photo Archive Collection

Emperor Nicholas II and Grand Duke Nikolai Nikolaevich at Baranovichi, September 1914, 1914. Found in the collection of Russian State Film and Photo Archive, Krasnogorsk

Tsar Nicholas II and family gardening at Alexander Palace during internment at Tsarskoye Selo, 1917, 1917. Found in the Collection of Russian State Film and Photo Archive, Krasnogorsk

Alexander Ivanovich Guchkov (1862-1936), 1917. Found in the Collection of Russian State Film and Photo Archive, Krasnogorsk

The Petrograd Soviet of Soldiers Deputies at the State Duma, 1917. Found in the Collection of Russian State Film and Photo Archive, Krasnogorsk

The Chamber of Tsarevich Demetrius in Uglich. Found in the Collection of Russian State Film and Photo Archive, Krasnogorsk

Grigori Rasputin, General Count Mikhail Putyatin (right) and Colonel Dmitriy Lotman, 1904-1905
Grigori Rasputin, General Count Mikhail Putyatin (right) and Colonel Dmitriy Lotman

Complex Izmailovsky Regiment barracks between the Fontanka river and Obvodny canal

Tsar Nicholas II, Wilhelm II and Duke Of Cumberland in Berlin on May 24, 1913. 1913
Tsar Nicholas II, Wilhelm II and Duke Of Cumberland in Berlin on May 24, 1913

Emperor Nicholas II and President Poincare in Saint Petersburg in July 1914, 1914
Emperor Nicholas II and President Poincare in Saint Petersburg in July 1914

Alexey Rykov in the Kremlin, ca 1924
Alexey Rykov in the Kremlin

Count Vladimir Nikolayevich Kokovtsov (1853?1943), c. 1913
Count Vladimir Nikolayevich Kokovtsov (1853?1943)

The Solovetsky Monastery on the Solovetsky Islands in the White Sea, 1915
The Solovetsky Monastery on the Solovetsky Islands in the White Sea

Leo Tolstoy in his studio. Yasnaya Polyana, 1908
Leo Tolstoy in his studio. Yasnaya Polyana

Alexandra Nazarova as Sophia Perovskaya, 1967
Alexandra Nazarova as Sophia Perovskaya

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"Unveiling the Rich Tapestry of Russian History: Exploring the Treasures of the Russian State Film and Photo Archive" Step into a time capsule as we journey through captivating moments captured by the lens, preserved within the esteemed Russian State Film and Photo Archive. This treasure trove of historical imagery offers a glimpse into Russia's past, showcasing pivotal figures and significant events that shaped its destiny. Transporting us back to 1914, witness Emperor Nicholas II and Grand Duke Nikolai Nikolaevich at Baranovichi, exuding regal poise amidst an era fraught with uncertainty. Fast forward to 1917, where Tsar Nicholas II finds solace in gardening with his family at Alexander Palace during their internment at Tsarskoye Selo – a poignant portrayal of their secluded existence. The archive also sheds light on key players who influenced Russia's course. Meet Alexander Ivanovich Guchkov in 1917, whose political prowess left an indelible mark on this tumultuous period. Delve deeper into revolutionary times as The Petrograd Soviet of Soldiers Deputies convenes at the State Duma in 1917 – a snapshot capturing fervent discussions shaping Russia's future. Venturing beyond politics, explore cultural milestones etched in history. Step inside the Chamber of Tsarevich Demetrius in Uglich - an enchanting space steeped in royal heritage. Witness luminaries paying homage during Maxim Gorky's funeral ceremony in 1936; Kaganovich, Zhdanov, Mikhailov, Molotov, Stalin and Yagoda stand united amidst somber reflections. Marvel at architectural wonders too; behold Complex Izmailovsky Regiment barracks nestled between Fontanka river and Obvodny canal – a testament to grandeur fused with functionality. Peer into intriguing encounters such as Grigori Rasputin alongside General Count Mikhail Putyatin and Colonel Dmitriy Lotman, their enigmatic presence leaving us yearning for answers.