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November 27, 2015Helen Azar No Comments

ROMANOV FAMILY: TOMB OF ALEXANDER III WAS NOT PREVIOUSLY OPENED BY SOVIETS AFTER ALL.

ROMANOV FAMILY: TOMB OF ALEXANDER III WAS NOT OPENED BY SOVIETS AFTER ALL.

Tsar Alexander III, father of Nicholas II

Earlier this week, the tomb of Tsar Alexander had once again been opened at the Peter & Paul Cathedral, said a source familiar with the situation. Entrance to the Cathedral for the congregation was closed off and guarded by the police.

In recent weeks, preparations for the opening of the tomb of Alexander III were taking place. The opening began a few days ago. Samples of the remains of Russian Tsar Alexander III, father of Nicholas II, will be obtained and shipped from St. Petersburg to Moscow for genetic research as soon as possible.

November 24, 2015Helen Azar 2 Comments

ROMANOV FAMILY: Tsar Alexander I – Was He Monk Feodor Kuzmich?

The identity of Romanov family remains is not the only controversial subject in the headlines these days. Another Romanov tsar, Alexander I, is also the subject of a renewed identity controversy.

ROMANOV FAMILY: Did Tsar Alexander the First Become Monk Feodor Kuzmich?

Having recently examined original writings, President of Russian Graphology Society Svetlana Semyonova stated that the handwriting of Tsar Alexander I and that of the “Holy Staretz” Feodor Kuzmich of Tomsk has “absolute similarity” and belong to the same person . How legitimate is this conclusion? The answer to this question comes from Alexander Arkhangelsky, a Ph.D. and author of the biography of Alexander I.

November 24, 2015Helen Azar 1 Comment

ROMANOV FAMILY: Is Russian Orthodox Church “Not Convinced Remains in Tomb of Alexander III Are His”?

ROMANOV FAMILY REMAINS INVESTIGATION CONTINUES:

Is Russian Orthodox Church “not convinced remains in tomb of Alexander III are his”?

Tsar Alexander III, whose tomb is suspected to contain the wrong remains. — Tsar Alexander III, whose tomb is suspected by the Church to contain the wrong remains.

Vladimir Soloviev, the head of the Committee of the Investigation of the murders of the Romanov family has been replaced. The new head is Igor Krasnov, Acting Head of the Main Investigation Department of the TFR. According to sources, the decision was made at the insistence of the Patriarchate management.

These recent personnel changes are undoubtedly a blow to Soloviev, who has reportedly been a “long-time eyesore to the Church,” and whom they “are now trying to push out of the game completely.” Sources of this information do not exclude the possibility that this replacement may be followed by the removal of a number of experts engaged by Soloviev, and accordingly by retention of new ones recommended by the Church instead.

November 24, 2015Helen Azar No Comments

DIARY OF TSAR ALEXANDER III FOUND: Seller of Missing 1864 Imperial Journal Detained

Moscow resident was detained while trying to sell the missing 1864 diary of Tsar Alexander III.

Future Alexander III as Tsesarevich. — Future Alexander III as Tsarevich.

Seller of the diary of the Russian tsar, father of Nicholas II, was detained by police during an unsuccessful attempt to sell the 1864 journal of Alexander III, which was considered missing for many years.

The diary was discovered among several copies of rare books that the same man tried to pawn at one of the auction houses of the capital. Experts estimate that the imperial diary is worth up to 3 million rubles (approximately 45,920 USD). The other rare books are estimated at approximately the same value. Read more DIARY OF TSAR ALEXANDER III FOUND: Seller of Missing 1864 Imperial Journal Detained

November 16, 2015Helen Azar 2 Comments

ROMANOV FAMILY: CHURCH EXPLAINS EXHUMATIONS

The Russian Orthodox Church has finally provided an explanation as to the purpose of the exhumations including that of Tsar Alexander III. I am not completely convinced by this reasoning, but at least they are responding to the questions and criticism. Please read on.

Tsars Alexander II and Alexander III, grandfather and father of Nicholas II. — Left: Tsars Alexander II and Alexander III, grandfather and father of Nicholas II (right).

The Russian Orthodox Church (ROC) and Russian state authorities have confirmed that work on the remains of Tsar Nicholas II and Alexander III is being conducted simultaneously. The challenge posed was to carry out entire complex of genetic, anthropological as well as historical studies. But what was the purpose of exhuming Alexander III?

November 13, 2015Helen Azar No Comments

ROMANOV FAMILY: TOMB OF TSAR ALEXANDER III OPENED PREVIOUSLY?

Update on the saga of the Romanov family remains. I am not sure what is implied here, could they possibly be questioning whether Alexander III’s remains are really in his tomb?

ROMANOV FAMILY: TOMB OF TSAR ALEXANDER III OPENED PREVIOUSLY?

Bishop Tikhon Egoryevsky (Shevkunov) stated that the tomb of Tsar Alexander III, whose remains were exhumed recently, may have been opened earlier. “We do not claim anything, we are not saying that the tomb of Alexander III was opened, although we do admit that it is more than a possibility. Right now we only admit this: the tombstone over the grave of Alexander III was previously disassembled and reassembled again,” he said.

Tikhon also stated that during the investigation, it was discovered that the corners of the tomb were chipped and the plates of tombstone had shifted. According to the Bishop, this was recorded by the staff of the Investigative Committee.