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The Last Tsar's Coronation: Khodynka and the Romanov Curse
In May 1896, Nicholas II's coronation in Moscow was meant to herald a new era for the Romanov dynasty. Instead, a catastrophic stampede on the Khodynka Field left over a thousand dead and hundreds injured. This episode explores the tragic events of that day, the tsar's controversial decision to attend a ball at the French embassy that evening, and how the disaster planted seeds of distrust that would grow into revolution. We discuss the role of Grand Duke Sergei Alexandrovich, the inadequate crowd control, the distribution of commemorative cups that sparked the crush, and the…
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