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Grand Duchess Tatiana Nikolaevna of Russia (Tatiana Nikolaevna Romanova; Russian: Великая Княжна Татьяна Николаевна; 10 June [O.S. 29 May] 1897– 17 July 1918) was the second daughter of Tsar Nicholas II, the last monarch of Russia, and of Tsarina Alexandra. She was born at Peterhof Palace, near Saint Petersburg.
- Olga (1895-1918) “Beautiful blond hair, large blue eyes and a marvelous complexion; a slightly turned up nose similar to that of the Sovereign,” one of the ladies-in-waiting described the look of the oldest daughter of Nicholas and Alexandra.
- Tatiana (1897-1918) Two years after Olga, the second daughter was born. The imperial parents were disappointed – they were awaiting an heir, a son. The daughter was called Tatiana, a rare name for the Romanovs.
- Maria (1899-1918) Alexandra’s third pregnancy was complicated and, later, she got upset that she gave birth to another daughter. “Too bad it wasn’t a son.
- Anastasia (1901-1918) “What a disappointment! The fourth daughter!” the relatives of the imperial family wrote when Anastasia was born. The tensions indeed rose – the question of succession was acute and the empress was ready for any mystical rites to give birth to a son.
Learn about the life and death of Tatiana, the second daughter of the last Tsar of Russia. Discover her beauty, humility, faith, and humanitarian work, as well as her tragic end in the Russian Revolution.
Extracts from the Letters of Tatiana. These extracts have been chosen to provide an idea of daily life for the Tsar and his family and specifically to give a picture of life in the Alexander Palace. They were translated by Jsenya Dyakova. Extracts from Tatiana Nickolayevna's letters to OlgaVoronova. September 5, 1914.
Aug 18, 2015 · Learn about the life and personality of Tsar Nicholas II's second daughter, who was born in 1897 and executed in 1918. Discover how she grew up, what she loved, and how she helped her family and others during the war and the revolution.
Dec 15, 2018 · A book by Helen Azar and Nicholas B. A. Nicholson that translates and annotates the writings of Grand Duchess Tatiana Nikolaevna of Russia, the second daughter of Tsar Nicholas II. Learn about her life, personality, and role in the Romanov family's final years.
Feb 23, 2019 · Published February 23, 2019. Updated February 27, 2024. Beautiful, elegant, and kind, Grand Duchess Tatiana Romanov was born in one of the world's most exquisite palaces and met her bloody end in the basement of a desolate house in Siberia.
