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Grand Duchess Tatiana Nikolaevna of Russia

Also known as OTMA (nickname) · The Governess (nickname) · The Big Pair (nickname) · Sister Romanova the Second (nickname)

Peterhof, 10 Jun 1897 – Ipatiev House, 17 Jul 1918

15 facts3 sources

Facts and their sources

  • Born10 Jun 1897, Peterhofnot verified1 source
  • EventRussian Revolutionor execution of the Romanov family · Abdication of Nicholas IInot verified1 source
  • EventExecution of the Romanov familyor Russian Revolution · Abdication of Nicholas IInot verified1 source
  • EventAbdication of Nicholas IIor Russian Revolution · execution of the Romanov familynot verified1 source
  • Died17 Jul 1918, Ipatiev Housenot verified1 source
  • FatherNicholas II of Russianot verified1 source
  • MotherAlexandra Feodorovna (Alix of Hesse)not verified1 source

A life in time

  1. 10 Jun 1897

    Born in Peterhof

  2. 17 Jul 1918

    Dies in Ipatiev House, aged 21

Family

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Parents

During her lifetime

She lived through 3 decades. Pick one to hear and see what it was like around Peterhof.

General history, not a record about the family: each item says where it comes from.

The 1890s · Grand is born in Peterhof

In the news1891–1903

Trans-Siberian Railway Construction Begins

The construction of the Trans-Siberian Railway began in 1891, eventually connecting distant parts of the empire and opening new economic opportunities.

Getting around

Peasant Travel by Foot and Cart

For ordinary people like peasants, traveling to the nearest town was rare, often done on foot or by horse pulling a cart in summer or a sleigh in winter. Travelers carried simple food like bread, dried crusts, and vegetables, sometimes sleeping under their cart during the journey.

Around the world1893

Women vote in New Zealand

New Zealand became the first country where women could vote in national elections.

Daily life

Water and lighting in peasant homes

Peasant households relied on water from natural sources like rivers or wells, often using wooden buckets, and did not have indoor plumbing. Lighting was traditionally provided by burning slivers of wood, though wealthier families began adopting kerosene lamps in the late 19th century.

What people wore

Rubber overshoes as rural status symbols

Rubber overshoes became a huge fashion trend in villages; people would wear them even in 30-degree summer heat just to show them off while attending church.

Music

Harmonicas were popular affordable instruments

A harmonica was a common and relatively affordable instrument for villagers, often costing between 10 and 25 rubles to purchase.

At the table

Sunflower seeds as a social snack

During social gatherings, villagers enjoyed companionship while husking sunflower seeds and spitting the shells onto the floor. These seeds were popular treats for children, gifts for hosts, and a common snack accompanying village conversation.