Princess Irina Alexandrovna of Russia

Peterhof Grand Palace, 15 Jul 1895 – 16th arrondissement of Paris, 26 Feb 1970

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Facts and their sources

Born15 Jul 1895, Peterhof Grand Palacenot verified1 source
Died26 Feb 1970, 16th arrondissement of Parisnot verified1 source
FatherGrand Duke Alexander Mikhailovich of Russianot verified1 source
MotherGrand Duchess Xenia Alexandrovna of Russianot verified1 source

A life in time

15 Jul 1895
Born in Peterhof Grand Palace
26 Feb 1970
Dies in 16th arrondissement of Paris, aged 74

Family

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During her lifetime

She lived through 9 decades. Pick one to hear and see what it was like around Peterhof Grand Palace.

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The 1890s · Princess is born in Peterhof Grand Palace

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.

What people wore

Essential male headwear and belts

Men wore hats or caps constantly outdoors and felt it was improper to be seen bareheaded or without a belt. A belt or cap was so essential that a man might even leave one as a pawn in a tavern to guarantee he would return.

Getting around

Cost of Post-Horse Travel

Travelers using post-horses paid 8 to 10 kopecks per horse per verst, making a 450-verst trip from Moscow to Nizhny Novgorod cost over 100 rubles. A journey using one's own horses for a similar distance was significantly cheaper, costing only 20 to 25 rubles.

The first modern Olympics. Athens hosted the first modern Olympic Games, with 241 athletes from 14 nations.
Émile Gilliéron · public domain

In the news1895

Industrial workers equaled agricultural workers

By the mid-1890s, the number of industrial workers in the German Empire grew to match those in agriculture, marking a major demographic shift toward urbanization and factory labor.

Music

New popular song style: chastushki

Chastushki, which were short four-line rhyming couplets, emerged as a creative and popular new song genre among the youth in the late nineteenth century.

Daily life

Early schooling in rural communities

Children typically began school at age seven, though girls often left after a year or two to help with household chores, while boys were more likely to complete the course. Many peasant communities hired their own teachers and rotated classroom space among homes when a dedicated school was not available.