Free Academy. The Romanov Treasures Lesson 3
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Lesson 3: Lost and Found Faberge Masterpieces
In lesson three, we’ll be talking about the fabulous creations by Carl Faberge. During the Russian Revolution of 1917, many of Carl Fabergé’s exquisite jewels were confiscated by the Bolsheviks and either nationalized or sold abroad to fund the new Soviet government. The Fabergé workshops were closed, and Fabergé himself fled Russia, with many masterpieces disappearing or being dispersed worldwide. Some Fabergé treasures were preserved in museums, while others ended up in private collections, often through international auctions. Let’s talk about all these stories in detail.
Course Description
The Romanov family, the last imperial dynasty of Russia, amassed an extraordinary collection of jewelry over centuries, featuring diamonds, emeralds, sapphires, and pearls in elaborate designs. These treasures symbolized the family’s immense wealth and power. After the Russian Revolution of 1917, many imperial family members were executed and the rest had to flee to exile. Much of their jewelry was seized by the Bolsheviks. Some pieces were sold off to finance the Soviet regime, while others disappeared, likely stolen or hidden. A portion of the collection survived, with items reappearing in auctions or museums, but many pieces remain lost, shrouded in mystery and intrigue. Join this Course to learn the history, provenance and fate of those priceless masterpieces.
Tutor: Anna Levina
Anna is an expert historian and licensed tour guide with a passion for cultural exploration and storytelling. A licensed guide in St. Petersburg, Russia, she made the difficult decision to leave her hometown due to the Russo-Ukrainian War and her strong stance against her country’s government. She moved to Israel where she became a licensed tour guide for the Holy Land as well.
Key Points
- Language: English
- 4 Lesson of 45 mins duration + final questions/talking Live streamed
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- Participants that will attend all the lessons will receive a final certificate of participation
- Closed Captioning Available
- Contents suitable for children
All Lessons
- LESSON 1: Looting of Churches and Palaces
- LESSON 2: Romanovs and Others
- LESSON 3: Lost and Found Faberge Masterpieces
- LESSON 4: Russian Aristocracy
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Hi, my name is Anna. I used to be a licensed tour guide to Saint Petersburg, Russia. Due to Russian-Ukrainian war and my zero tolerance of my county’s government, I had to leave my beloved city and job. I’m currently living in Israel. There is no such thing as an ex-guide, so I’m not wasting my time and studying to become a licensed tour guide to the Holy Land. Join me in my exploration of Israel. Let’s discover this country together. History is never boring, it’s all how you talk about it. I do all kinds of virtual tours, from big touristy spots, to the nooks off the beaten path.
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