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Coronation uniform of Emperor Alexander II [ "Czars: 400 Years of Imperial Grandeur" ]
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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 Internatio...
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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;
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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
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The crowning of Empress Catherine II in the Assumption Cathedral [ "Czars: 400 Years of Imperial Grandeur" ]
The Topeka Capital-Journal
; Like all coronations, Catherine's took place inside the Kremlin's Assumption Cathedral, whose walls and columns are decorated with frescoes. Suspended from the cathedral's cupola is the coronation canopy. "Czars: 400 Years of Imperial Grandeur" runs through March 15, 2003, at the Kansas
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Hunting dagger and sheath [ "Czars: 400 Years of Imperial Grandeur" ]
The Topeka Capital-Journal
; The single-edged blade has a double-edged tip. The wooden sheath is covered in black leather. "Czars: 400 Years of Imperial Grandeur" runs through March 15 at the Kansas International Museum at West Ridge Mall. Tickets are $18 for adults; $16 for seniors 60 and older; $8 for youths 5 to 14; and
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Cross and ribbon of the Order of Saint Alexander Nevsky "Czars: 400 Years of Imperial Grandeur"
The Topeka Capital-Journal
; 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 International Museum at
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[ Czars: 400 Years of Imperial Grandeur ]
The Topeka Capital-Journal
; "Warrior on Horseback" pitcher The pitcher was a part of ceremonial hand washing, a Russian tradition that metaphorically expressed the Czar's good intentions. "Czars: 400 Years of Imperial Grandeur" runs through March 15, 2003, at the Kansas International Museum at West Ridge Mall. Tickets are $18
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Coronation robe of Empress Maria Alexandrovna [ "Czars: 400 Years of Imperial Grandeur" ]
The Topeka Capital-Journal
; Coronation robes were traditionally made of smooth gold brocade trimmed with ermine. New robes were made for each coronation. After the ceremony, the robes were stored in the Armory for preservation. "Czars: 400 Years of Imperial Grandeur" runs through March 15, 2003, at the Kansas International
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Salt cellar [ "Czars: 400 Years of Imperial Grandeur" ]
The Topeka Capital-Journal
; This was given to Nicholas II and Alexandra Feodorovna by the religious sect of the Old Believers, after they had presented the ritualistic bread and salt. Salt cellars were highly valued. "Czars: 400 Years of Imperial Grandeur" runs through March 15, 2003, at the Kansas International Museum at
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[ "Czars: 400 Years of Imperial Grandeur" ]
The Topeka Capital-Journal
; 'Harrowing into Hell' icon with frame This small icon was part of the iconostasis of the Archangel Cathedral where members of the Romonov dynasty were buried. The presence of the icon in the cathedral was linked to the Russian funeral rites. "Czars: 400 Years of Imperial Grandeur" runs through
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[ CZAR ]
The Topeka Capital-Journal
; Dish (Stoianetz) Made in the 17th century, this dish was used during ceremonial meetings held in Granovitaya (Facetel) Palace. "Czars: 400 Years of Imperial Grandeur" runs from Oct. 15 through March 15, 2003, at the Kansas International Museum at West Ridge Mall. For information about ticket
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