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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 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.

Music

Accordions and the rise of dance records

By the 1920s, the accordion had become the most significant instrument for dance music, while brass bands performed at social events and helped popularize marches and waltzes. Gramophone records began to bring new modern dances like the foxtrot into homes, though traditional folk music and minor-key waltzes remained deeply popular.

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

Storing bread on strings

Peasant families often baked their bread in large rings with a hole in the middle, which allowed the bread to be strung up for storage in the room. This bread was sometimes baked only twice a year to last through the seasons.

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.

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.