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First results of investigation into “Yekaterinburg remains” made public

Monday, 3 July 2017, 16:32 Moniek Bloks 0

The forensic tests being performed in the case of the “Yekaterinburg remains” have revealed indirect evidence that the remains are indeed those of Nicholas II and his family. In an interview posted on Pravoslavie.ru criminalist Vyacheslav Popov said, “We have found traces of a sword blow to the head [presumably of Nicholas II].” The criminalist was [read more]

Monument of Grand Duchess Elizabeth Feodorovna consecrated

Saturday, 1 July 2017, 10:00 Moniek Bloks 0

On the square of the Holy Trinity Cathedral in Alapaevsk a monument to Grand Duchess Elizabeth Feodorovna (born Princess Elisabeth of Hesse and by Rhine) was unveiled. The Grand Duchess is a martyr and as such the monument was also consecrated by Metropolitan Kirill of Yekaterinburg and Verkhoturye. Read more about the Grand Duchess here.

Re-dedication of Diana, Princess of Wales’s grave to take place Saturday

Wednesday, 28 June 2017, 19:00 Moniek Bloks 0

A re-dedication of Diana, Princess of Wales’s grave is to take place on Saturday. It is set to be a private affair attended by the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge, Prince Harry. Prince George, Princess Charlotte, Earl Spencer and Diana’s two sisters. The service will be conducted by the Archbishop of Canterbury, Justin Welby. Saturday [read more]

Results of “Yekaterinburg remains” DNA-testing once again delayed

Wednesday, 28 June 2017, 17:00 Moniek Bloks 1

Although it had previously been announced that the results of the DNA-tests currently being conducted on the “Yekaterinburg remains”, or the remains of Emperor Nicholas II, Alexandra Feodorovna and their five children, would be announced in the second quarter of 2017, they have been delayed until November 2017 without an obvious reason. A meeting has [read more]

British Royal Family invited to Ekaterinburg for centenary of Romanov martyrdom

Saturday, 17 June 2017, 8:00 Moniek Bloks 0

The mayor of Ekaterinburg, Evgeny Roizman, has sent an invitation to members of the British royal family to attend the events commemorating the centenary of the martyrdom of Emperor Nicholas II, his wife Alexandra Feodorovna and their five children. This invitation was delivered through the British ambassador, Laurie Bristow. “Inasmuch as the British and Russian [read more]

Interim meeting held regarding “Yekaterinburg remains”

Thursday, 15 June 2017, 10:00 Moniek Bloks 1

An interim meeting was held regarding the so-called “Yekaterinburg remains”, or better said the remains of Nicolas II, Alexandra Feodorovna and their five children. The meeting was attended by representatives of the Russian Investigative Committee as well as members of the special commission at St. Daniel’s monastery. During the meeting, progress reports on the criminal [read more]