infirmary – Page 6 – The Romanov Family

December 9, 2015Helen Azar 2 Comments

ANASTASIA ROMANOV: HER REGIMENT, INFIRMARY AND MEDICAL TRAIN

It was a Romanov family tradition for the Tsar to create each of the imperial daughters honorary commander of one of Russian regiments on her fourteenth birthday.

In 1901, after the birth of Nicholas II’s youngest daughter Anastasia, the Kaspiysky 148th Infantry Regiment received the name of St. Anastasia – in honor of the baby grand duchess. Since then their regimental holidays were celebrated on December 22 – the day of the saint.

December 1, 2015Helen Azar No Comments

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

From Anastasia Romanov to her father, Nicholas II

November 18, 2015Helen Azar No Comments

TATIANA ROMANOV: HER LITTLE FRENCH BULLDOG, ORTIPO

TATIANA ROMANOV: HER LITTLE FRENCH BULLDOG, ORTIPO

t and o 2 — Grand Duchess Tatiana and Grand Duchess Anastasia with Ortipo.

Ortipo - Tatiana Romanov's little French bulldog — Ortipo – Tatiana Romanov’s little French bulldog

Dmitri Malama, a wounded officer at Grand Duchess Tatiana’s infirmary (and a great favorite of Sister Tatiana Romanov), gave her a little French bulldog puppy that she named “Ortipo.”

“Ortipo” was reportedly also the name of Malama’s favorite horse, so using this name was a tribute to Dmitri.

This funny little dog, which the entire Romanov family very much enjoyed, is mentioned frequently in their diaries and letters.

October 19, 2015Helen Azar No Comments

DIARY OF TATIANA ROMANOV: INFIRMARY PATIENT IEDIGAROV

Veli Bey Sadiq Bey Yedigarov oglu - one of the patients at the infirmary of Sister of Mercy Tatiana Romanov. — Veli Bey Sadiq Bey Yedigarov oglu – one of the patients at the infirmary of Sister of Mercy Tatiana Romanov.

From the diary of Tatiana Romanov 19 October, 1914: Read more DIARY OF TATIANA ROMANOV: INFIRMARY PATIENT IEDIGAROV

October 2, 2015Helen Azar No Comments

ROMANOV FAMILY: DECLARATION OF WAR

Tsar Nicholas II on the balcony of the Winter Palace on 20 July, 1914. The declaration of the First World War.

From the 1914 diary of Nicholas II: 19th July. Saturday. In the morning heard the usual reports. After breakfast summoned Nikolasha and told him of his appointment as supreme commander until my arrival in the army. Rode to Diveyevo monastery with Alix. Took a walk with the children. At 6 1/2 went to vsenoshnaya. Upon return from there we learned that Germany had declared war on us. Dinner with: Olga A, Dimitri and Ioann. In the evening the English Ambassador Buchanan arrived with a telegram from Georgie. Wrote a response together with him for a long time. Then saw Nikolasha and Fredericks again. Had tea at 12 1/4. Read more ROMANOV FAMILY: DECLARATION OF WAR

October 2, 2015Helen Azar No Comments

DIARY OF OLGA ROMANOV: PALACE INFIRMARY, 1916.

Sister Olga Romanov and Sister Alexandra Romanov posing with the wounded at the Palace Infirmary.

From the 1916 diary of Olga Romanov: Read more DIARY OF OLGA ROMANOV: PALACE INFIRMARY, 1916.