Historical Events tagged with "yekaterinburg"

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Crime & Law

Remains of Romanov Children Confirmed

April 30th, 2008 16 years ago

Russian scientists confirmed the identification of two skeletal remains found near Yekaterinburg as belonging to Alexei and Anastasia Romanov, the children of Tsar Nicholas II. The remains were discovered in a grave during an excavation led by authorities. Genetic testing and historical records established their identities, providing closure to a mystery surrounding the Romanov family, who were executed by Bolsheviks in 1918.

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Exploration & Discovery

Discovery of Russia's Last Royal Family Remains

August 23rd, 2007 17 years ago

In 2007, skeletal remains identified as those of Alexei Nikolaevich, Tsarevich of Russia, and his sister Grand Duchess Anastasia were found in a grave near Yekaterinburg, Russia. This significant discovery followed years of investigation into the fate of the last Romanov family, executed in 1918 during the Russian Revolution. Forensic analysis confirmed the identities through DNA testing, providing closure to a long-standing mystery regarding their demise and confirming historical accounts of execution.

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Politics & Government

Execution of Tsar Nicholas II and Family

July 17th, 1918 106 years ago

Tsar Nicholas II of Russia, along with his immediate family and retainers, were executed by Bolshevik Chekists in the Ipatiev House in Yekaterinburg. The execution was carried out in the early hours of the morning after the family had been held captive for several months. The Bolsheviks sought to eliminate the former royal family to prevent any attempts to restore the monarchy during the Russian Civil War. The event marked a significant turning point in Russian history, as it symbolized the definitive end to imperial rule in Russia.

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