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Grand Duke Vladimir Kirillovich, Grand Duke of Russia

Porvoo, 30 Aug 1917 – Miami, 21 Apr 1992

10 facts3 sources

Facts and their sources

A life in time

  1. 30 Aug 1917

    Born in Porvoo

  2. 1938–1992

    Head of the House of Romanov

  3. 23 Dec 1953

    A daughter is born

  4. 21 Apr 1992

    Dies in Miami, aged 74

Family

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Parents

Partner

Children · 1

During his lifetime

He lived through 9 decades. Pick one to hear and see what it was like around Porvoo.

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

The 1910s · Grand is born in Porvoo

Who governed

In the news1917

Finland declares independence in 1917

Following the collapse of the Russian monarchy, Finland declared independence on December 6, 1917, which was recognized by the Bolshevik government at the end of the year.

Music

Three-day weddings in rural Ostrobothnia

At the start of the 20th century, Ostrobothnian peasant weddings were major three-day festivals where music was essential, with fiddlers playing continuously from the arrival of the first guests until the last ones left. Guests and the bridal couple sang songs to toast each other and celebrate throughout the event.

The First World War. From 1914 to 1918 the great powers fought in trenches across Europe and beyond; some 20 million people died. Brazil joined the Allies in 1917.Around the world · 1914–1918

The First World War. From 1914 to 1918 the great powers fought in trenches across Europe and beyond; some 20 million people died. Brazil joined the Allies in 1917.

Collection DocAnciens/docpix.fr · public domain

Daily life

Winter life in rural Finnish cottages

In rural homes during the early 1900s, families lived in one room during winter, where 10 to 12 people slept, ate, and worked, as it was the only space heated. Running water was non-existent, requiring all water to be carried inside manually.

In the news1918

Land reform of 1918

A land reform enacted in 1918 secured land for tenant farmers and farm workers, leading to the creation of many new, small-scale farms.

What people wore

Winter sheepskin coats for all classes

In winter, men and women wore sheepskin coats, with wealthier farmers often covering their long coats with wadmal wool fabric.

Getting around

Bicycles on steamers

Cyclists were well-regarded, as steamers allowed them to transport their bicycles as ordinary baggage free of charge.