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Faberge imperial Easter egg [ "Czars: 400 Years of Imperial Grandeur" ]
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This egg was produced during World War I, which made it one of the
very last in the Faberge collection in the Kremlin Armory. It was
originally given as an Easter gift to Emperor Nicholas II by his wife
Alexandra Feodorovna in 1916.
"Czars: 400 Years of Imperial Grandeur" runs through March 15,
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'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
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[ Wednesday's journal ]
The Topeka Capital-Journal
; Wednesday's journal Topeka City Councilman Duane Pomeroy is in Moscow to help welcome "Czars: 400 Years of Imperial Grandeur." The exhibit will be in Topeka from Oct. 15 to March 15, 2003. To keep Topekans informed, Pomeroy sent the following account: Our delegation members had varying tasks to
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[ Sunday's journal ]
The Topeka Capital-Journal
; Sunday's journal Topeka City Councilman Duane Pomeroy is in Moscow to help welcome "Czars: 400 Years of Imperial Grandeur." The exhibit will be in Topeka from Oct. 15 to March 15, 2003. To keep Topekans informed, Pomeroy sent the following account: Our tour today included Novodevichiy Monastery
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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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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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