19 May 1917. Nicholas II

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Project 1917 is a series of events that took place a hundred years ago as described by those involved. It is composed only of diaries, letters, memoirs, newspapers and other documents

Nicholas II

turns 49

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Nicholas II

I turned 49 years old, I do not have long to go until 50. My thoughts were particularly on dear Mama. It is difficult to not even be able to write. I do not know anything about her other than what I read in the stupid and offensive state newspapers. The day went like Sunday; Mass, breakfast upstairs, the puzzle. We all worked in the vegetable garden; we began to dig up the flower beds; after;tea vespers were served, dinner and evening reading — it is much better with my dear family than ordinarily.

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Maria Feodorovna with Nicholas II

Ai-Todor, Crimea, Russian Empire

На самом деле 49 лет.I could not even send a telegram. There was no service! Lunched with everyone in another house, then wandered a little bit around my own. I do not want anything. Lunch and evening passed as always.

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Elizaveta Naryshkina

Petrograd, Russian Empire

Day of the Emperor’s Angel! Oh, what a sad day. I’m sick - terrible cold - my living room is a glacier.

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Alexander Kerensky

Petrograd, Russian Empire

The Fatherland is in peril, and each of us must defend it with every ounce of our strength, regardless of how difficult that might be. At this point in time I will not accept notices of resignation from members of the high command who wish to neglect their duty. Those who have already decided to leave the ranks of the army and the navy (deserters) must return by the date set (28th May).

Those who defy this order will be prosecuted to the full extent of the law.

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Vasily Gurko

Petrograd, Russian Empire

After taking up the post of Minister, the first order of Kerens ky was that senior military chiefs do not have the right, under any circumstances, to leave their post or request dismissal or resignation. It was clear to me that this order was directed against me.

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Nicholas Roerich

works on the painting “Morning. Karelian Suite”

Genesis' House, Hympe lake, Russian Empire

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Arkady Averchenko

Petrograd, Russian Empire

Mumble away! Agree all the words! Dot the 'i's and cross the 't's. If you need a dictatorship to save Russia - deliver one. And if Kerensky orders to hang me first for the sake of order, I will say hang me! If that is what is needed.

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Guillaume Apollinaire

Paris, France

Parade will change the views of an impressive number of spectators. They will surely be taken by surprise, but they will be amazed in the most pleasant way.

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