ANASTASIA ROMANOV: 1916 LETTERS TO NICHOLAS II

ANASTASIA ROMANOV: 1916 LETTERS TO NICHOLAS II

Grand Duchess Maria and Grand Duchess Anastasia in Sevastopol in 1916. Photo credit: ГА РФ, ф. 683 оп. 1 д. 125 л. 5 фото 63
Grand Duchess Maria and Grand Duchess Anastasia in Sevastopol in 1916. Photo credit: ГА РФ, ф. 683 оп. 1 д. 125 л. 5 фото 63

From Anastasia Romanov to her father, Nicholas II

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ANASTASIA ROMANOV: 1916 LETTER TO NICHOLAS II

ANASTASIA ROMANOV: 1916 LETTER TO NICHOLAS II

Grand Duchess Anastasia Romanov in 1916
Grand Duchess Anastasia Romanov in 1916

In early 1916, Grand Duchess Anastasia came down with bronchitis and had to stay in bed for a while. She continued writing letters to her beloved “Papa”

Letter from Anastasia Romanov: 

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ROMANOV FAMILY: “LITTLE [TURKEY] FARM IN TOBOLSK”

DID YOU KNOW that the Romanov family had a little farm in Tobolsk, complete with farm animals – including turkeys. I thought this would be an appropriate blog post today.

Tsar Nicholas II and Tsarevich Alexei feeding turkeys in Tobolsk
Tsar Nicholas II and Tsarevich Alexei feeding turkeys in Tobolsk

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ANASTASIA ROMANOV: “THE SHVYBZIK”

ANASTASIA ROMANOV: “THE SHVYBZIK”

Grand Duchess Anastasia Romanov
Grand Duchess Anastasia Romanov

Grand Duchess Anastasia or “Nastasia”, was also known as “Shvybzik” or “Shvybz” – the nickname which referred to her quick and naughty nature.

Anastasia Romanov was said to be made of mercury instead of flesh and blood.

She was the family comedian who excelled at mimicking those around her, was rather witty and loved to play practical jokes – to the chagrin of her siblings, governesses, tutors and friends.

Grand Duchess Anastasia Romanov
Grand Duchess Anastasia Romanov

 

 

 

Looking at the many photos, and reading the many letters of Anastasia Romanov, one can easily see and feel her sparkling personality come through.

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