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On September 4, 2024, the Vladimir K. Arseniev Museum of Far Eastern History in Vladivostok inaugurated an exceptional exhibition, The Fabergé Era: The Golden Age of Russian Jewelry, which celebrates the talent of Carl Fabergé and the jewelers of his time. More than...

I have always been fascinated by the history of Fabergé; it is a true romantic tale. In this episode, Bernard Ivaldi, President of the Igor Carl Fabergé Foundation, provides us with an introduction to this incredible saga. Chaïma Teisseire - Diamond Dealer and...

Organised by Nasha Gazeta magazine, Bernard Ivaldi, President of the Igor Carl Fabergé Foundation, will deliver a lecture entitled “Polychrome sculptures in Russia and the discovery of the Ural hardstones”. Wednesday, May 4, 2022 at 6:00 PM at the Manufacture F.P....

    Since the beginning of the Russian offensive in Ukraine, many voices have called for the French State to confiscate the works of the Morozov Collection currently on display at the Fondation Louis Vuitton. The shockwave of the Russian invasion of Ukraine...

  As sanctions against Russia tighten, the cultural sector is not spared: many events in Europe will be affected by the freeze on exchanges. by Jordane de Faÿ, Aison Moss, Rafael Pic and Jade Pillaudin   Following the aggression against Ukraine, Russia finds...

By Michel Kamidian   The year 2014 is a special year for the House of Fabergé, as it marks the 200th birthday of its founder, Gustav Fabergé (1814–1894). At the same time, it is also exactly 120 years since he passed away in Dresden, Germany.   Over the past...

The insurance scandal involving the Fabergé Bouquet of Yellow Lilies Clock Egg, which led to the 2008 public trial of Kamidian V Holt on behalf of certain underwriters at Lloyd's at the Royal Courts of Justice in London, provides a unique window into the suspicious...

    Let us examine the legend of the miraculous rescue of Nicholas II's daughter, who allegedly escaped her family's execution. Who created the legend of Anastasia? We cannot say with certainty exactly why Anastasia was "chosen" by public gossip, but likely...

It is with great sadness that the Igor Carl Fabergé Foundation announces the passing of Tatiana Fabergé. The great-granddaughter of Peter Carl Fabergé, she was the daughter of Theodore Carl and Tatiana Fabergé (née Cheremetieff). Born in Geneva, she studied jewellery...

The year 2014 marks the bicentenary of the birth of Gustave Fabergé, founder of the famous eponymous jewelry house world-renowned for its absolute masterpieces: the Easter eggs. To mark the occasion, RBTH retraces the history of this dynasty, whose fate reflects the...

When one mentions the jewellers of the Russian Imperial Court, the first name that comes to mind is Karl Fabergé, creator of the famous Easter eggs, precious cigarette cases, and simpler objects that members of the tsar’s family gave one another. However, the honorary...

The history of the Romanov dynasty's jewels is as mysterious as the death of the last imperial family. While some pieces were sold or lost, others have survived to this day but remain confined away from view, in state vaults. Until the Revolution of 1917, the Romanov...

While the Bolsheviks shot Nicholas II and his family in 1918, many members of the great Romanov dynasty were also executed. Nevertheless, dozens of others managed to flee, and today the former imperial clan continues to live abroad. Technically, Nicholas II was not...

After the fall of the Tsarist regime in 1917, the Romanovs who managed to escape the Bolsheviks sought refuge abroad. Since then, several Romanovs have claimed to be the legal successors to the non-existent Russian throne, and they are still disputing it today! The...

Many mysteries still surround the lives of the last Romanovs, including their relationship with the 'Mad Monk' Rasputin and the circumstances of their murder. It is therefore not surprising that Russian, Hollywood, and European filmmakers continue to draw inspiration...

Did you know that the infamous Ivan the Terrible almost married Elizabeth I? However, things did not go as planned. A closer look at the relations between the dynasties of the two countries. The history of Anglo-Russian friendship officially began in the 16th century,...

"How vodka…", "Why Putin…". We have gathered here the most popular internet queries about Russia. In the series of articles entitled "Why Russia", we will answer all questions in detail. Today, we will explain why in the 18th and 19th centuries, Russian high society...

Nicholas II reigned from November 1, 1894, until his forced abdication on March 2, 1917. Nicholas II’s reign was marked by Russia’s economic development and the simultaneous rise of socio-political tensions and revolutionary movements that triggered the 1905–1907...

The greatest Russian poet counted one among his ancestors, and many people of color managed to make their fortune at the Tsar's court. "They looked at the young Moor as if he were a miracle, surrounded him, showering him with greetings and questions; but this kind of...

Jeff Bezos is currently the richest person in history. How did the last tsar's fortune compare to that of the Amazon.com owner? According to Bloomberg, the richest person on the planet today is Jeff Bezos, with an estimated fortune of $151 billion. In the list of the...

Following the FIFA World Cup, the kokoshnik surpassed the ushanka in terms of popularity. Russia Beyond has therefore decided to present what exactly this unusual headdress is and how waves of patriotism have transformed this element of traditional costume into a...

Photographs taken by those close to the last Tsar of Russia have captured his daily life, far from the turmoil of a reign that saw the Russo-Japanese War, the carnage of the First World War, mass demonstrations and revolts, and which ended with the bloody Russian...

For many years, photographer Mark Olich has been capturing life behind the scenes at the Mariinsky and its rehearsals through his photographs. In an interview with Russia Beyond, he reveals what remains hidden from the eyes of spectators at Saint Petersburg's...

As the main feast of the Orthodox Church, Easter resonated strongly in the paintings of a series of Russian artists. Nikolai Koshelev, 1855 (?). Children Rolling Easter Eggs Nikolai Kochelev Vasily Perov, 1861. Easter Procession in a Village Vasily Perov Ilya Repin,...

At Easter, Christians traditionally paint eggs, then go to church to have them blessed, and finally offer them to one another. Discover in this article the Russian techniques for decorating your own using natural ingredients. Why do we paint eggs? In Christianity, the...

On December 3, Princess Olga Andreïevna, 67 years old and great-niece of Tsar Nicholas II, was elected president of the Romanov Family Association, the lineage that once ruled the Russian Empire. Her predecessor, Prince Dimitri Romanovitch, having passed away last...

They lie, desperately launch legal battles, and declare themselves to be of royal blood. All in vain. Credit: Archives Some people are willing to do anything to be recognized, but these individuals take the cake! They claim to have survived the ignominious execution...

The second dynasty to rule Russia after the Rurikids, the Romanovs reigned over the country for more than three centuries, from 1613 to 1917. Among its members, this imperial house included illustrious figures who brought Russia its finest hours. One hundred years...

If Instagram had existed in the time of the tsars, their royal accounts would undoubtedly have been full of selfies, given their obsession with portraits. Here are a number of official and informal works immortalising members of the Russian imperial family, created by...

March 11 will mark the 200th anniversary of Marius Petipa, a choreographer whose works are staged worldwide today. Russia Beyond revisits the fate of this Frenchman who enabled Russia to establish itself as the greatest ballet nation. Marius Petipa Sputnik Marius...

The famous Russian Seasons that were taking Europe and the United States by storm in the first quarter of the 20th century owe their existence to one man: Serge Diaghilev. A paradox: although he himself had no talent for painting, musical composition, or ballet...

Some not only followed their masters into exile, but also lost their lives on that tragic night in July 1918, during the assassination of members of the imperial line. However, one dog managed to slip through the net and went on to live a happy life in the United...

Before being auctioned at Christie's in London on November 27 and entering private collections, works signed by Fabergé, pieces that belonged to the Romanov dynasty, and other Russian art objects are on display this November 9 in Moscow. In London, the pre-sale...

In the second half of the 1920s, the USSR government initiated the sale of world art treasures drawn from its own museums—against the backdrop of a global crisis and the aftermath of the civil war, the young state was in pressing need of funds. Masterpieces from the...

It is believed that during the ill-fated invasion of Russia in 1812, Napoleon's army stole approximately 80 tons of gold from Moscow. Some claim that this loot never left Russia. The search for the treasure has continued for over 200 years, and it seems the gold is...

The BRAFA Art Fair is being held at the Tour & Taxis exhibition center in Brussels until February 4. This event is attracting an increasing number of Russian collectors and decorators, which naturally leads to a rise in the number of objects of Russian provenance...

The Emperor and his family were murdered in the basement of the house where they were exiled in Yekaterinburg on the night of July 17, 1918. A year earlier, in March, Nicholas II had abdicated the throne and spent the summer at his residence in Tsarskoye Selo, near...

A Fabergé egg and the jeweled elephant designed to fit inside it are being reunited for the first time in almost a century, thanks to a loan from Queen Elizabeth II to a Texas museum. A gallery opening Monday at the Houston Museum of Natural Science features the...

Irina Ossipova, for RBTH When one mentions the jewellers of the Russian Imperial Court, the first name that comes to mind is Karl Fabergé, creator of the famous Easter eggs, precious cigarette cases, and simpler objects that members of the tsar’s family gave one...

Right to name museum after Imperial jewellers is contested as both sides claim win By Gareth Harris. Web only Published online: February 26, 2014 A legal battle has reignited between the Russian oligarch Alexander Ivanov and the Fabergé Ltd company over the trademark...

The National Museum of Zurich explores the points of contact between Switzerland and Russia during the October Revolution of 1917 Although Vladimir Ilyich Lenin took refuge for years in Zurich, Bern, and Geneva, liberal Swiss society at the beginning of the twentieth...

Tsar Alexander III presents Dr. Johann Mezger with a small clock in the shape of a Fabergé egg. In the empire of the tsars, the precious creations of jeweler Peter Carl Fabergé are considered the epitome of opulence and refinement. Peter Carl Fabergé, Fabergé Egg,...