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The Romanovs and the Coronation of Nicholas II: The Khodynka Tragedy
In this episode, Lucas and Luna explore the Khodynka Tragedy, the catastrophic stampede that marred the coronation of Tsar Nicholas II in 1896. They discuss the mismanaged festivities on Khodynka Field, where over a thousand people died in a crush for souvenirs. The hosts examine Nicholas's decision to continue with the coronation ball that evening, the cover-up by officials, and how this disaster foreshadowed the Romanovs' tragic end. They also touch on the role of Grand Duke Sergei Alexandrovich, the Moscow governor-general, and the lasting scar the event left on Nicholas…
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