The Palace Secrets of the Romanovs
Description:
By 1917, the name of the Romanovs had long been out of place in one palace. More than a hundred people from the imperial family lived in St. Petersburg – and each was not just a relative, but a figure with his role, income, privileges and a palace. It was a whole dynastic universe—with alliances, intrigues, duty, love, and an inner hierarchy.
On this tour we will follow the footsteps of eight Grand Dukes who built their own palaces in the heart of the city. Everyone is a reflection of their master’s character. Everyone has a story they don't tell in school textbooks.
We'll find out.
? Why the Romanovs were divided into clans - and how the descendants of the four sons of Nicholas I competed with each other
? Which of them married "for love", and who was forced to choose by status
? Why some marriages were called equal and others morganatic (and why they were a real drama)
? How to raise future emperors and empresses
? How Christmas was held in the grand duke’s houses, and why playing cards were put under plates at balls
? Why Chanel #5 can be considered the perfume shadow of an empire
? How a prince was struck out of the lineage for his choice
? And who of the descendants of the Romanovs today heads the dynasty?
We will not only see the facades, but also learn what the walls concealed: love, betrayal, alliance with the Pushkins and Bonapartes, secret weddings between uncles and nieces, and much more.
Optionally – visit the interiors of the Shuvalov Palace with the opportunity to look into the luxurious halls and hear even more amazing stories.
It's not just a street tour. This is a portrait of a great family painted across the city.
The price includes:
# excursion for a group of 1-3 people costs 8000 rubles
# excursion for a group of 4-6 people costs 10,000 rubles
Visit to the Shuvalov Palace (Fabergé Museum) is paid additionally
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