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By Kerry Kubilius, About.com Guide to Eastern Europe Travel

Russian Nobility of Today

Wednesday February 22, 2006
BBC offers this video highlighting how the descendents of the Tsars--and the nouveau riche of Russia and abroad--are looking back to Imperial Russia for inspiration to create identities in post-Communist Russia. Because most everyone who was alive during the last reign of the Romanovs survive now in the genes of their grandchildren, the titled nobles can imitate but a perception of the Russia that existed before Nicholas II was deposed. Is this romantic, pathetic, or something else? Share your thoughts about the heirs of the Russian throne in the forum or start a discussion on a topic of your choice.

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April 26, 2006 at 3:17 pm
(1) Senr Supt Lance Miller says:

Fascinating account of resurgence of interest in russian aristocracy today and in the descendants of the aristocracy. I personally support restoration of the monarchy in Russia as a stabilising factor which will go a long way to giving Russians and emigre’s alike a renewed sense of pride in their past and their heritage.

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