"The ritual of the choice of the first Tsarina unfolded according to the ancient tradition, and was organized by Ivan's grandmother, Anna Glinski. More than five hundred candidates arrived from all regions of Russia. A new church was built. Not accommodating all this troop of young ladies, the terem was enlarged, and new bathrooms with large Venetian glass windows were provided. In the baths of the Kremlin, the candidates performed completely naked. Ivan enjoyed the spectacle next to his grandmother. Among the young beauties was Anastasia Romanova. (Michael, one of her relatives, would later found the Romanov dynasty). With large green eyes, slightly pulled, perfectly oval tanned face, a Diana body, Anastasia fascinated Ivan. The marriage was of an unprecedented luxury. [...] Ivan loved his wife ardently. The sweet and virtuous Anastasia made him more human, more comprehensive. He often found himself in his wife's chambers with father Sylvester, pope of the Kremlin Cathedral, who taught and told the gospel to the Tsarina. It did not take long for the sovereign to make him his close adviser. He also had as friend a Kremlin nobleman, Adachev. The two advisers chatted frequently with the young Tsar, inspiring in him measures of clemency and bold reforms. Then began the brightest period of Ivan IV's reign."

The Tsarinas - The Women who Made Russia | Vladimir Fedorovski

(Loose translation)

I'll never forgive you. I'll never forgive you, for as long as I live. You know why? Because thanks to you, I now know there's another, happier world out there. So stand up, dammit. Stand up and fight for it. Go on and brag about how you can smile in your world, and tell us why it should be the one to survive. Be proud. Hold your head up high, and fight for your weak little world. Don't you dare go losing to a world like this, a world whose only virtue is strength!

Fate/Grand Order • Cosmos in the Lostbelt : Permafrost Empire, Anastasia

Aleksandr Yatsenko and Tatyana Lyalina as Ivan IV and Anastasia Zakharyina-Yurieva 

The Terrible (2020) 

↳ Episode 1: Tsar of all Russia

105 years ago, on the night of 16/17 July 1918, the Romanov family and their attendants were killed in Ekaterinburg.

Pierre Gilliard, the beloved tutor of the imperial children, was one of the first people to enter the Ipatiev House after the murders. As part of the Sokolov Investigation into the crime and the subsequent media frenzy, he gave these statements:

“…the stoves; they were all full of various burned articles. I recognised a considerable number of burned things such as tooth- and hair-brushes, pins and a number of small things bearing the initials: "A. F." [Alexandra Feodorovna.]”

"I then went to the lower storey, the greater part of which was a basement. I entered with intense emotion the room in which, perhaps, they had died. Its aspect was most sinister. Daylight came in through a window with iron bars across it. The walls and the floor bore marks of bullets and bayonet thrusts. It was quite obvious that a dreadful crime had been committed there, and that several people had been killed.  In my despair believed that the Emperor had perished, and, that being the case, I could not believe the Empress had survived him… Yes, it was quite possible that they had both been killed. And the children? Had they also been massacred? I could not believe it. The idea was too horrible. And yet everything seemed to prove that the victims had been numerous."

Nicholas II Alexandrovich Romanov (1868-1918) Alexandra Feodorovna Romanova (1872-1918) Olga Nikolaevna Romanova (1895-1918) Tatiana Nikolaevna Romanova (1897-1918) Maria Nikolaevna Romanova (1899-1918) Anastasia Nikolaevna Romanova (1901-1918) Alexei Nikolaevich Romanov (1904-1918) Dr. Evgeny Sergeievich Botkin (1865-1918) Anna Stepanova Demidova (1878-1918) Ivan Mikhailovich Kharitonov (1872-1918) Alexei Aloise Egorovich Trupp (1856-1918) Ortipo (1914-1918) Jimmy (1915-1918)

SOURCES: The Last Days of the Romanovs, Telberg, Wilton, Sokolov. The Crime of Ekaterinburg, Illustrated London News

The saddest day in my life

July 17th

On this day, 105 years ago, Wednesday July 17th 1918, Tsar Nicholas II of Russia (50), his wife Tsarina Alexandra Feodorovna (46) and their children, Grand Duchesses Olga (22), Tatiana (21), Maria (19), Anastasia (17), Tsarevich Alexei (13), their four loyal friends, Alexei Trupp (62), Ivan Kharitonov (46), Anna Demidova (40), Evgenie Botkin (53) and beloved pets Ortipo (4) and Jimmy (3) were brutally murdered in shooting by Bolsheviks in Ipatiev House, Ekaterinburg.

Orthodox chuch has canonised them as Saints after the fall of communism.

We can only believe that they are praying for us. 😭💔

Going through the interludes for Road to 7. Ivan's was my favorite, had some real laugh out loud moments.

I was a bit surprised Anastasia's interlude went so all in on the romance vibes but it came off as sincere so I was mostly fine with it. Atalanta's felt a little weak to me but overall made up for it due to the dialogue between her and Sheba.

Today, July 17th 2023, marks the 105th anniversary of the execution of the last Imperial Family of Russia…

Tsar Nicholas II, Tsarina Alexandra Feodorovna, Olga Nikolaevna, Tatiana Nikolaevna, Maria Nikolaevna, Anastasia Nikolaevna, Alexei Nikolaevich and the family’s 4 faithful servants, Doctor Evgeny Boykin, Anna Demidova, Ivan Kharitonov, and Alexei Trupp were brutally executed in the basement of the Ipatiev House or “The House of Special Purpose” as it was know to Yakov Yurovsky and other Bolsheviks who killed the family. This photo is what was left of their execution, taken by the White Czechs.

Ivan the Terrible pt. 1 (1944) crack video 💀

- I don't own any of the videos and audios. but please excuse my weird humour 😳

FGO Prompt: Ra Ra Rasputin

~cacophony of screams andwhat sounds like someone threw a wet cat into an orchestra pit~

Ritsuka: What’s going on here!

Anastasia (confused):…

Ivan (standing protectively next to Anastasia):…

Rasputin (trying to shove a trombone down Mozart throat):…

Mozart: {gurgled trombone noises}

Ritsuka: Anastasia, what is going on?

Anastasia: well Mozart said he found a song I might like and started singing

Ritsuka: okay …

Anastasia: it went “There lived a certain man in Russia long ago~He was big and strong, in his eyes a flaming glow~Most people look at him with terror and with fear~But to Moscow chicks he was such a lovely dear~ He could preach the Bible like a preacher~Full of ecstasy and fire~But he also was the kind of teacher~Women would desire~

Ritsuka:…

Anastasia: then Mozart started singing Ra Ra, when Rasputin ran in and started doing … that.

Ritsuka:….

Rasputin: …

Ivan: …

Mozart: {sad goose sounds}

Ritsuka: carry on then.

and they were in a band !!

ivan - drummer (they/he) | anastasia - bassist (she/her) mary - vocalist (she/they) | silas - lead guitarist (he/they)

Old crossover drawing I did of Russia, Anastasia, and Rasputin.

happy labor day...

Anastasia Mishina as Tsarevna Sophia Alekseyevna, regent of Russia from 1682 to 1689, daughter of Aleksey I and Maria Miloslavskaya

Пётр I: Последний царь и первый император | Peter I: The Last Tsar and the First Emperor (2022)

Finished Lostbelt 2 and idk...there's something about the twisted dynamic between Ophelia and Surtr that I love in a tragic, painful sort of way.

Four Year Anniversary Portraits

Oasis Springs

Cordelia Palace

HM King Ivan De La Cru

Full Name: Ivan Robert De La Cru Title(s): King of Oasis Springs, King General of Oasis Army Nickname(s): N/A Birthday: July 9th Residence(s): Cordelia Palace (Oasis Springs) Previous Names/Titles: Crown Prince Ivan of Oasis Springs Parents: TM King Robert & Queen Lisbeht De La Cru Spouse: HM Queen Anastasia De La Cru Children: Princess Elizabeth Norton, Crown Prince Philippe De La Cru

HM Queen Anastasia De La Cru

Full Name: Anastasia Tatiana De La Cru Title(s): Queen Consort of Oasis Springs Nickname(s): Ana Birthday: January 13th Residence(s): Cordelia Palace (Oasis Springs) Previous Names/Titles: Princess Anastasia Ivanov, Princess of Simsdom Empire Parents: TIM Tsar Alexei & Tsarina Nadia Ivanov Spouse: HM King Ivan De La Cru Children: Princess Elizabeth Norton, Crown Prince Philippe De La Cru

HRH Crown Prince Philippe De La Cru

Full Name: Philippe Robert De La Cru Title(s): Crown Prince of Oasis Springs, Corporal in Oasis Army Nickname(s): Phil, Philly Birthday: July 2nd Residence(s): Cordelia Palace (Oasis Springs) Previous Names/Titles: N/A Parents: TM King Ivan & Queen Anastasia De La Cru Spouse: HRH Princess Octavia De La Cru Children: N/A

HRH Princess Octavia De La Cru

Full Name: Octavia Eider Castellano Title(s): Crown Princess Consort of Oasis Springs Nickname(s): O Birthday: December 29th Residence(s): Cordelia Palace (Oasis Springs) Previous Names/Titles: Lady Octavia Castellano Parents: Marquess Hadrian & Marchioness Livia Castellano Spouse: HRH Crown Prince Philippe De La Cru Children: N/A

С Днём России (я как всегда вовремя ^^''')

Вот вам Россия из Хеты и из Ром-Комса🔥🔥🔥