Tsar Alexander III wanted to renew the Reinsurance Treaty, but William II refused. So Russia moved closer to France.

But I've read that Alexander would still have preferred to reestablish the bond with Germany as long as 1893; and that his Foreign Minister Nikolaj Girs, who was in power until 1895, was strongly pro-German. In April 1895 the Triple Intervention showed that Russia was still closer to Germany than to France

But, when Nicholas II signed the Treaty of Bjorko in 1905, Foreign Minister Lamsdorf forced him to renounce to the treaty.

So my question is: when did Russia (as a State) definitely sided with France, considering that the situation of 1895 was different from that of 1905? When did the idea of an alliance with Germany become completely unthinkable?

I'm Italian, and my history professor at the university said that Russia was somehow an exception because no monuments dedicated to those of died in WW1 were built. Why didn't Soviet Russia honor those who died for Russia?

How did Russian newspapers talk about things like the invasion of France in 1940, the bombings of British cities,... considering that Russia was allied with Germany at that time?

The ENTIRE Eastern Front Explained | WW2 1941–1945 (Animated)

Two Sides of War

Two Sides of War

The ENTIRE Eastern Front Explained | WW2 1941–1945 (Animated)

The Eastern Front was the largest, bloodiest war in human history — about 3 out of every 4 German soldiers who died in WW2 died here. Yet most people in the West know more about D-Day than about Stalingrad. In this animated documentary we explain the ENTIRE Eastern Front, from the Molotov–Ribbentrop Pact in 1939 to the fall of Berlin in 1945.

We follow two ordinary soldiers — Karl, a baker's son from Hamburg, and Alexei, a tractor driver from Smolensk — through Operation Barbarossa, the Battle of Moscow, the Siege of Leningrad, Stalingrad, Kursk, Operation Bagration and the race to Berlin. Plus: why a horse named Greta mattered more than any tank, why the most famous photo of the war was secretly edited, and why Russia celebrates Victory Day one day later than everyone else.

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I've read conflicting reports about the relationship between Tsar Alexander II and Tsarevich Nicholas Alexandrovich. Some say he adored him, some say he resented him... does anyone have any insight?

This series will be outlining every election in Russian/Soviet history, beginning with the Election to the State Duma of 1906.

Hi everyone,

I'm helping my parents downsize their collection of Russian-language books and have several titles covering Russian and Soviet history, politics, and historical fiction.

Russian & Soviet History / Politics

1. Леонид Млечин, Путин, Буш и война в Ираке (Putin, Bush and the Iraq War) https://www.ebay.com/itm/286019410207
2. Валентина Краскова, Кремлёвские кланы (Kremlin Clans) https://www.ebay.com/itm/286019379508
3. Леонид Млечин, Моссад. Тайная война (Mossad: The Secret War) https://www.ebay.com/itm/286068502703

Historical Fiction

1. Евгений Сухов, Убить Сталина (Kill Stalin) https://www.ebay.com/itm/286083979343
2. Валентин Пикуль, Моонзунд (Moonzund) https://www.ebay.com/itm/286885378663
3. Борис Пильняк, Повесть непогашенной луны (The Tale of the Unextinguished Moon) https://www.ebay.com/itm/286886190252

All books are in Russian. I also have a larger collection of Soviet literature, history, biographies, and vintage Russian books.

Full collection:
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Shipping from Maryland, USA. Happy to combine shipping on multiple books and consider reasonable offers.

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Found this today any additional info or history behind it let me know!

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Roman Tyrtov or known in the Art World as "Erté" was a Russian artist, fashion designer, and illustrator who became one of the most influential figures of the Art Deco movement. Born in Saint Petersburg into an aristocratic Russian family, Tyrtov moved to Paris in 1912 to pursue an artistic career. He adopted the pseudonym Erté, derived from the French pronunciation of his initials, R.T. He gained international recognition through his elegant fashion illustrations, particularly his work for Harper’s Bazaar, where his designs appeared on numerous covers between 1915 and 1937. His distinctive artistic style combined elongated figures, geometric patterns, luxurious fabrics, and elaborate ornamentation, drawing inspiration from Russian artistic traditions, classical antiquity, and Eastern aesthetics.

Erté played a significant role in shaping the visual identity of Art Deco, influencing fashion, theater, jewelry, graphic design, and decorative arts throughout the twentieth century. Beyond his illustrations, he designed extravagant costumes and stage sets for productions in Paris, New York, and Hollywood, including the famous Folies Bergère. His work embodied the glamour, sophistication, and modernity associated with the 1920s and 1930s. Although his popularity declined after the Great Patriotic War, Erté experienced a major artistic revival during the 1960s, when renewed interest in Art Deco introduced his work to a new generation. Today, he is widely celebrated as a pioneer and defining master of Art Deco, whose artistic legacy continues to influence contemporary fashion and design. He is often referred to as the "Father of Art Deco."

Why do we think modern film studios haven’t touched the romanovs at all? A movie told from the perspective of the sisters or one specific sister or even the tsar/tsarina? Especially when modern audiences seem to respond so well to period dramas whether it’s movies or shows.
I obviously know there have been some shows and movies but nothing of a bigger budget when I think it could really do quite well. And nothing that really gives the children any space at all within the story when I would say they’re a large part of the appeal of the Romanov story.
Especially modern female audiences with an ensemble show focusing on a sister relationship? Just feel like it’s strange it hasn’t been attempted

On a post about the causes of WWI, I came across this (paraphrased) sentiment: "Tsar Nicholas II tried to keep Russia out of the war, but momentum in the rest of the government made war inevitable."

My understanding of Russia around this time is that they were "the last absolute monarchy in Europe", so I found this to be strange and want to understand if it is rooted in historical fact.

I have been recently getting into the Romanovs for a while now. What are some good biographies that are not overly critical of Tsar and the family (as well as rasputin)? What also seems to be the most accurate biography?