02483cam a22003373u 4500 59564 UtSlPG 20260610134354.0 m cr n 260607r2019||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 DK Vyrubova, Anna Aleksandrovna, 1884-1964 Memories of the Russian Court Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2019 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2019-05-20 Produced by Chuck Greif and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images available at The Internet Archive) "Memories of the Russian Court" by Anna Aleksandrovna Vyrubova is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The book recounts the author's intimate experiences with the last Empress of Russia, Alexandra Feodorovna, and her family, set against the backdrop of the Russian Revolution and the turmoil it brought. Vyrubova provides a personal perspective on royal life, offering insights into the personalities, daily activities, and the eventual tragedies that befell the imperial family. The opening of this memoir portrays Vyrubova's reflections on her close friendship with Empress Alexandra, describing her family background and setting the stage for the court's vibrant but ultimately tragic life before the Revolution. Vyrubova shares vivid memories of her childhood, her first encounter with Alexandra, and the Empress's warm demeanor. She emphasizes the deep sense of duty and care that Alexandra embodied as both a mother and a sovereign, hinting at the personal struggles that would soon emerge amidst the political upheaval of early 20th century Russia. The author’s affectionate tone and rich descriptions invite readers to further explore the complexities of love, loyalty, and sorrow that marked the imperial family's history. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Soviet Union -- History -- Revolution, 1917-1921 Russia -- History -- Nicholas II, 1894-1917 Russia -- Court and courtiers Romanov, House of https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/59564 100390 100390