|
Cross and ribbon of the Order of Saint Alexander Nevsky "Czars: 400 Years of Imperial Grandeur"
|
Peter the Great initiated the award strictly as a military honor.
However, when the order was actually instituted by Empress Catherine,
it was intended for both military and civil service.
"Czars: 400 Years of Imperial Grandeur" runs through March 15,
2003, at the Kansas Intern...
Related newspaper, magazine, and journal articles from HighBeam Research
|
|
'Czars': By the numbers
The Topeka Capital-Journal
; 5,352 Miles between Moscow, permanent home of the artifacts in "Czars: 400 Years of Imperial Grandeur," and Topeka, their temporary at the Kansas International Museum. 1917 Year of the last czar, Nicholas II, who was deposed by the Russian Revolution that ushered in Communist rule. 1851 Year the
|
|
|
The Czars are dead in Memphis; long live the Czars in Topeka Long live the Czars in Topeka
The Topeka Capital-Journal
; Tickets "Czars: 400 Years of Imperial Grandeur" will be on display Oct. 15 through March 15 at the Kansas International Museum, which is located on the west side of West Ridge Mall. Tickets are $18 ($16 for seniors; $8 for youths ages 5 to 14; and free for children 4 and younger). Advance tickets
|
|
|
Tabernacle [ "Czars: 400 Years of Imperial Grandeur" ]
The Topeka Capital-Journal
; Tabernacle Used to store the Eucharist, tabernacles were usually very expensive and only commissioned by the wealthiest monasteries and churches. "Czars: 400 Years of Imperial Grandeur" runs through March 15, 2003, at the Kansas International Museum at West Ridge Mall. Tickets are $18 for adults;
|
|
|
Coronation uniform of Emperor Alexander II [ "Czars: 400 Years of Imperial Grandeur" ]
The Topeka Capital-Journal
; Alexander II was considered one of the greatest rulers to ever take the throne. On the chest of this uniform are the stars of St. Vladimir and the Orders of St. Andrew the First Called. "Czars: 400 Years of Imperial Grandeur" runs through March 15 at the Kansas International Museum at West Ridge
|
|
|
[ Popular exhibits can provide a big boost to the economy... ]
The Topeka Capital-Journal
; Popular exhibits can provide a big boost to the economy as visitors bring money for hotel rooms, restaurant meals and shopping trips to town Photographs by DAVID EULITT/The Capital-Journal Betty Simecka, president and chief executive officer of Cultural Exhibitions and Events Inc. of Topeka,
|
