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Research paper thumbnail of Economic efficiency of the activities of Grand Duchess Elizabeth Feodorovna during the Russo-Japanese War

Grand Duchess Elizabeth Feodorovna took an active part in charitable projects, which she headed. ... more Grand Duchess Elizabeth Feodorovna took an active part in charitable projects, which she headed. This particularly applies to committees that arose in wartime, in particular during the Russo-Japanese War, when it still retained secular influence, supported the husband, including in the first years after his death, and had the means and connections. The structure of the committees created by it, composition, units, income and expenditure of funds can be judged from the reports. It is necessary to find out how the charitable project originated under the auspices of Grand Duchess Elizabeth Feodorovna, who was the author of the idea, whether the highest resolution was required, where the funds came from and how they were spent, whether they continued to exist after the war.

Research paper thumbnail of Indifference to death as a phenomenon Empress Alexandra Feodorovna

The contemporaries of the Empress Alexandra Feodorovna celebrate her special relationship to deat... more The contemporaries of the Empress Alexandra Feodorovna celebrate her special relationship to death. The Empress herself admits in her fearlessness to death, but she does not explain causes of this. Maybe it was caused by the death of her mother and little sister in her childhood, or she sympathized with the "cult of death" which was typical for the UK in the second half of the XIX century, or the cause was in her passion for writings of Christian mystics, – such indifference to death of Empress Alexandra Feodorovna had an impact on the fate of Romanov's family in Russia.

Research paper thumbnail of Relationship between sisters as a reason for public charity and missionary work of Elizabeth Feodorovna

Research paper thumbnail of Rural everyday life of the Grand Duchess Elizabeth Feodorovna in the village of Ilinskoe in the period from 1884 to 1896.

The study of the daily life of representatives of the imperial house is possible thanks to such s... more The study of the daily life of representatives of the imperial house is possible thanks to such sources as their correspondence with family members, maid of honor and friends; Diaries and memories of themselves and their surroundings. A detailed description of the everyday life of Grand Duchess Elizabeth Feodorovna falls on her summer pastime in the village of the wife of Grand Duke Sergei Aleksandrovich in the village of Ilinskoe, between 1884 and 1896.

Research paper thumbnail of The image of Crimea as an earthly paradise in the letters of Grand Duchess Elizabeth Feodorovna Romanova

Indeed, becoming a widow, Elizabeth Feodorovna lost reliable back and support in everyday life. S... more Indeed, becoming a widow, Elizabeth Feodorovna lost reliable back and support in everyday life. She found support and direction in the church, making her charitable work a priority. So that even the favorite travels along the water should also carry pilgrimage and missionary goals. One of the reasons for this could be the need for protection from the crowd during the period of revolutionary tension in Russia.

Research paper thumbnail of The role of the personality of Grand Duchess Elizabeth Feodorovna in the creation of the Martha and Mary Convent of Mercy

The creation of the Martha and Mary Convent of Mercy was a private initiative of Grand Duchess El... more The creation of the Martha and Mary Convent of Mercy was a private initiative of Grand Duchess Elizabeth Feodorovna, caused by a number of reasons, such as: a personal drama - the death of a spouse, and dissatisfaction with the prospects of traditional widowhood; The average age and, possibly, the associated crisis; Faith in God and active service, brought from childhood; Organizational and artistic talents; Desire to achieve official status for their own new position and followers; Fear of death in the circumstances of the military and revolutionary time, forcing the formation of the image of a virtuous woman.

Research paper thumbnail of On the need to systematize sources about the Empress Alexandra Feodorovna on the basis of an analysis of the involvement of their authors in her daily life

The personality of the last Russian Empress Alexandra Feodorovna Romanova is still ambiguous and ... more The personality of the last Russian Empress Alexandra Feodorovna Romanova is still ambiguous and appears in images - sharply negative (debauchery, criminal) and sharply positive (holy passion-bearer). This trend continues because of the contradictory assessment of the empress left by contemporaries. To solve this research problem, it is necessary to determine the reliability of information on the basis of an analysis of the involvement of their authors in the daily life of Empress Alexandra Feodorovna. Namely: to classify sources of personal origin, to reveal the time and reasons for writing; To consider the relative social position of the authors, their personal attitude to the empress, direct communication with her, and, thus, to determine their awareness.

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Research paper thumbnail of Elizabeth Feodorovna’s fight for the formation of deacon service in Russia as a new kind of charity activities

Research paper thumbnail of Relationship between sisters as a reason for public charity and missionary work of Elizabeth Feodorovna

Personal relationship between the Grand Duchess and her sister as a reason for public charity and... more Personal relationship between the Grand Duchess and her sister as a reason for public charity and missionary work of Elizabeth Feodorovna While studying the activities of Elizabeth Feodorovna, her family life and relationship with her husband that truly had a great impact on the Grand Duchess' decision to do charity work, we cannot but ask about her relationships with her sister, Czarina Aleksandra Feodorovna, who had always been an adversary of the Grand Duchess in charity business, and express our concern about a situation with Grigori Rasputin. All this resulted in the Grand Duchess' ambition to expand her charity, which made her «saint» and a «heroine» in the eyes of the people.

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Research paper thumbnail of "Blessed Merciful...": the charitable work of Grand Duchess Elizabeth Feodorovna

The monograph "Blessed Merciful ...": the charitable work of Grand Duchess Elizabeth Feodorovna"c... more The monograph "Blessed Merciful ...": the charitable work of Grand Duchess Elizabeth Feodorovna"contains memories and diary entries of contemporaries, the correspondence of the Grand Duchess with Emperor Nikolai Alexandrovich and her explanatory notes." The author also cites the scientific works of modern researchers who help to reconstruct the historical Picture of the time and reveal the depth of the personality of the Grand Duchess.

Research paper thumbnail of Economic efficiency of the activities of Grand Duchess Elizabeth Feodorovna during the Russo-Japanese War

Grand Duchess Elizabeth Feodorovna took an active part in charitable projects, which she headed. ... more Grand Duchess Elizabeth Feodorovna took an active part in charitable projects, which she headed. This particularly applies to committees that arose in wartime, in particular during the Russo-Japanese War, when it still retained secular influence, supported the husband, including in the first years after his death, and had the means and connections. The structure of the committees created by it, composition, units, income and expenditure of funds can be judged from the reports. It is necessary to find out how the charitable project originated under the auspices of Grand Duchess Elizabeth Feodorovna, who was the author of the idea, whether the highest resolution was required, where the funds came from and how they were spent, whether they continued to exist after the war.

Research paper thumbnail of Indifference to death as a phenomenon Empress Alexandra Feodorovna

The contemporaries of the Empress Alexandra Feodorovna celebrate her special relationship to deat... more The contemporaries of the Empress Alexandra Feodorovna celebrate her special relationship to death. The Empress herself admits in her fearlessness to death, but she does not explain causes of this. Maybe it was caused by the death of her mother and little sister in her childhood, or she sympathized with the "cult of death" which was typical for the UK in the second half of the XIX century, or the cause was in her passion for writings of Christian mystics, – such indifference to death of Empress Alexandra Feodorovna had an impact on the fate of Romanov's family in Russia.

Research paper thumbnail of Relationship between sisters as a reason for public charity and missionary work of Elizabeth Feodorovna

Research paper thumbnail of Rural everyday life of the Grand Duchess Elizabeth Feodorovna in the village of Ilinskoe in the period from 1884 to 1896.

The study of the daily life of representatives of the imperial house is possible thanks to such s... more The study of the daily life of representatives of the imperial house is possible thanks to such sources as their correspondence with family members, maid of honor and friends; Diaries and memories of themselves and their surroundings. A detailed description of the everyday life of Grand Duchess Elizabeth Feodorovna falls on her summer pastime in the village of the wife of Grand Duke Sergei Aleksandrovich in the village of Ilinskoe, between 1884 and 1896.

Research paper thumbnail of The image of Crimea as an earthly paradise in the letters of Grand Duchess Elizabeth Feodorovna Romanova

Indeed, becoming a widow, Elizabeth Feodorovna lost reliable back and support in everyday life. S... more Indeed, becoming a widow, Elizabeth Feodorovna lost reliable back and support in everyday life. She found support and direction in the church, making her charitable work a priority. So that even the favorite travels along the water should also carry pilgrimage and missionary goals. One of the reasons for this could be the need for protection from the crowd during the period of revolutionary tension in Russia.

Research paper thumbnail of The role of the personality of Grand Duchess Elizabeth Feodorovna in the creation of the Martha and Mary Convent of Mercy

The creation of the Martha and Mary Convent of Mercy was a private initiative of Grand Duchess El... more The creation of the Martha and Mary Convent of Mercy was a private initiative of Grand Duchess Elizabeth Feodorovna, caused by a number of reasons, such as: a personal drama - the death of a spouse, and dissatisfaction with the prospects of traditional widowhood; The average age and, possibly, the associated crisis; Faith in God and active service, brought from childhood; Organizational and artistic talents; Desire to achieve official status for their own new position and followers; Fear of death in the circumstances of the military and revolutionary time, forcing the formation of the image of a virtuous woman.

Research paper thumbnail of On the need to systematize sources about the Empress Alexandra Feodorovna on the basis of an analysis of the involvement of their authors in her daily life

The personality of the last Russian Empress Alexandra Feodorovna Romanova is still ambiguous and ... more The personality of the last Russian Empress Alexandra Feodorovna Romanova is still ambiguous and appears in images - sharply negative (debauchery, criminal) and sharply positive (holy passion-bearer). This trend continues because of the contradictory assessment of the empress left by contemporaries. To solve this research problem, it is necessary to determine the reliability of information on the basis of an analysis of the involvement of their authors in the daily life of Empress Alexandra Feodorovna. Namely: to classify sources of personal origin, to reveal the time and reasons for writing; To consider the relative social position of the authors, their personal attitude to the empress, direct communication with her, and, thus, to determine their awareness.

Research paper thumbnail of Elizabeth Feodorovna’s fight for the formation of deacon service in Russia as a new kind of charity activities

Research paper thumbnail of Relationship between sisters as a reason for public charity and missionary work of Elizabeth Feodorovna

Personal relationship between the Grand Duchess and her sister as a reason for public charity and... more Personal relationship between the Grand Duchess and her sister as a reason for public charity and missionary work of Elizabeth Feodorovna While studying the activities of Elizabeth Feodorovna, her family life and relationship with her husband that truly had a great impact on the Grand Duchess' decision to do charity work, we cannot but ask about her relationships with her sister, Czarina Aleksandra Feodorovna, who had always been an adversary of the Grand Duchess in charity business, and express our concern about a situation with Grigori Rasputin. All this resulted in the Grand Duchess' ambition to expand her charity, which made her «saint» and a «heroine» in the eyes of the people.

Research paper thumbnail of "Blessed Merciful...": the charitable work of Grand Duchess Elizabeth Feodorovna

The monograph "Blessed Merciful ...": the charitable work of Grand Duchess Elizabeth Feodorovna"c... more The monograph "Blessed Merciful ...": the charitable work of Grand Duchess Elizabeth Feodorovna"contains memories and diary entries of contemporaries, the correspondence of the Grand Duchess with Emperor Nikolai Alexandrovich and her explanatory notes." The author also cites the scientific works of modern researchers who help to reconstruct the historical Picture of the time and reveal the depth of the personality of the Grand Duchess.