Russian Revolution Timeline | Coronation of the Czar

Coronation of the Czar

Posted on January 13, 2008
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May 25, 1986 Moscow

Dear journal;

What a glorious day today was, with the coronation of the new czar Nicholas. What a grand procession it was along the 6.5 Km route. Tamary, Alexandra, Viktor and I had to fight and struggle nearly 20 ft back, my backaches today since due to our poor position Viktor insisted that I put him on my shoulders, even though he is now 14. With his current size I’m sure he could heft me onto his shoulders far easier than I him. I can’t get over how much he has grown; he is eating us out of house and home.

The ball is tomorrow and how I long to be there however it is impossible for an urban worker such as myself. If today’s procession was any indication of the grandness of the ball, I know it will be talked about for years to come.

Mother wanted so badly to attend the procession, and still wants to attend the royal procession, but she has taken ill. It doesn’t seem serious yet but I think she is to old and mal nourished to fully recover. Yet my hope remains. We’ll survive. We always do.

Alexander

May 26, 1896 Moscow

Dear Journal;

Although I couldn’t observe the day’s festivities, Viktor and I gathered outside the cathedral. We went 4 hours before the procession began and were rewarded by catching a glimpse of the czarina. Although we didn’t see the czar as we had hoped, but we were sufficient pleased none the less. We also observed many officers and high raking officials in their splendid garb with their grad horse drawn carriages.

It has been rumored that at the banquet there were dozens apon dozens of lambs, enough pheasant to feed the factory for a year, and even ice cream, which I haven’t tasted for years now.

Mother’s condition actually improved over night, and my optimism for a full recovery has increased. I still worry though.

Tamary will return to work sometime, as soon as next week. Mother will then remain at home and care for Alexandra. The extra money russian revolution will be greatly needed as we have nearly exhausted our funds, but we’ll survive. We always do.

Alexander

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