Topic: A Russian Moment
A rare snowfall blankets the Livadia Palace in the Crimea. The Russian Imperial family along with members of Russia's aristocratic and noble families favoured the region for its Mediterranean climate and stunning natural beauty. It was here that they built beautiful palaces and elegant mansions overlooking the Black Sea. When the Revolution swept across Russia, it was the isolation of the region that allowed many of them to escape the advancing Red Terror into exile.
© Paul Gilbert @ Royal Russia. 24 December, 2012
Posted by Paul Gilbert
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Updated: Saturday, 30 March 2013 1:01 PM EDT
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