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Nicholas II and the Illusion of Autocracy: The Coronation Disaster
In this episode, Lucas and Luna examine the Khodynka tragedy of 1896, the catastrophic stampede during Nicholas II's coronation celebrations that killed over 1,300 people. They explore the immediate aftermath, the failed cover-up by Grand Duke Sergei Alexandrovich and Moscow's chief of police, and how Nicholas's decision to attend a ball that evening — rather than mourning — set a damaging precedent for his reign. The episode also considers the deeper symbolism: the disconnect between the Romanovs' lavish court rituals and the brutal realities of ordinary Russian life…
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