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Revealing the Divine:
Treasures of Russian Sacred Art

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Revealing the Divine:
Treasures of Russian Sacred Art

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Objects Displayed in Easter Exhibition at Museum of Russian Icons

russianhistoryfoundation2020-08-02T23:29:02-04:00July 19th, 2020|Exhibitions, Partnerships|

Museum Object Provides Evidence in Investigation into Remains of Nicholas II’s Family and Attendants

russianhistoryfoundation2020-08-05T13:11:44-04:00July 17th, 2020|Partnerships, Research|

WATCH: “Black Gold: Russian Lacquer from the 18th -20th Centuries”

russianhistoryfoundation2020-08-02T22:34:26-04:00July 14th, 2020|Second Saturdays|

Museum to Reopen on July 14

russianhistoryfoundation2020-08-02T23:44:15-04:00June 29th, 2020|Announcements|

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Join us for our next online lecture, "‘A Mass of

Join us for our next online lecture, "‘A Mass of Brilliant Color’: Vestments for the Coronation of Nicholas II and Alexandra Fedorovna," presented by Dr Karen Kettering.

Lecture is this Saturday, August 8 at 1 PM Eastern. Register at the link in bio.

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This icon of Prophet Elijah simultaneously shows s

This icon of Prophet Elijah simultaneously shows several events from the prophet's life: Elijah is shown receiving food from an angel, offering a sacrifice, being fed by a raven, parting the waters of the Jordan, and ascending to heaven in a fiery chariot. Russian peasants associated the Prophet Elijah with the granting of rain and protection from fire.

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FOUND AFTER THE MURDER - EMPRESS ALEXANDRA'S CROSS

FOUND AFTER THE MURDER - EMPRESS ALEXANDRA'S CROSS PENDANT.

This pendant, made of platinum, emeralds, and diamonds, was found in 1918 next to a mine near Yekaterinburg. Here, the Bolshevik killers of Russia's last tsar, Nicholas II, and his family, attempted to burn the victims' possessions.

Nikolai Sokolov, who headed the murder investigation in 1919, describes this object in his report: “Cross of high-quality artistic craftsmanship. It was undoubtedly subjected to fire. This is indicated by the appearance of the platinum, and mainly by the fact that the bead on one of the needles is a burnt pearl.”

Two witnesses attested to the fact that the cross belonged to Alexandra Feodorovna – a gift to her from the Dowager Empress Maria Feodorovna.

Sokolov published a photograph of the cross in his book, "The Murder of the Royal Family."

This incredible piece came into the Russian History Museum's collection in 2014. Amazingly, it came along with a fragment of the black cloth on which it was photographed in Sokolov's book. The outline of the cross is clearly visible on the velvet. Above it is the number 5, which corresponds to Sokolov's inventory of material evidence gathered during the investigation.

📷 Emerald and diamond cross found during the investigation of the Imperial Family’s murder. The gray bead in the bottom left is a pearl, shriveled up as a result of the being thrown in a fire. The rest of the pearls were lost.

📷 Black cloth to which the cross was attached for photographing and documentation. The number 5 corresponds to the investigator Nikolai Sokolov’s inventory of material evidence.

📷 Photograph of the cross from Nikolai Sokolov’s book "The Murder of the Royal Family."

📷 Empress Alexandra and Nicholas II with their daughters Olga, Tatiana, and Maria. Alexandra appears to be wearing a similar cross pin.

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And... WE ARE OPEN!! Great to have guests back in

And... WE ARE OPEN!! Great to have guests back in our museum! 👏♥️😀
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So excited about reopening tomorrow! 😄👏 #Re

So excited about reopening tomorrow! 😄👏

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The @russianhistorymuseum in Jordanville is looking forward to welcoming visitors back beginning tomorrow - a fascinating experience for anyone who hasn’t been! Hours are Tuesday-Saturday from 10-4, and Sunday from 1-4, with procedures in place for everyone’s visiting safety. Check out russianhistoryfoundation.org for details!

Can't wait to welcome you back to our museum start

Can't wait to welcome you back to our museum starting July 14!
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The next installation of our FREE online "Second

The next installation of our FREE online "Second Saturday" lecture series is this weekend!

Join Nick Nicholson, our Director of Development and a specialist in Russian decorative art, as he uncovers layer upon layer of the history of Russian lacquer.

Registration link in bio!
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The Vladimir Icon is one of the most revered icons

The Vladimir Icon is one of the most revered icons of the Mother of God in Russia. Brought from Byzantium in the early 12th century, and kept for two hundred years in the city of Vladimir, it is credited with saving cities from invasion by Tartars and with numerous other miracles.

This 19th century rendition of the Vladimir icon is bordered by figures of the twelve Apostles. In the bottom right are St. Alexander Nevsky and St. Evdokiia – probably the patron saints of the people who commissioned this icon.

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Vladimir Icon of the Mother of God

Moscow, early 19th c.
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