Topic: Kostroma
A monument to Russia's first tsar of the House of Romanov, Mikhail Feodorovich (1596-1645) has been unveiled at Kostroma.
The bronze bust is three times smaller than the original created by Demut-Malinovsky. The unveiling of the new monument comes on the eve of the 400th anniversary of the Romanov dynasty.
Kostroma is home to the Ipatievsky Monastery where Mikhail Feodorovich lived before being offered the crown in 1612.
The Romanovs regarded Kostroma as their special protectorate. The Ipatievsky Monastery was visited by many of them, including Nicholas II. A wooden house of Mikhail Romanov is still preserved in the monastery.
© Paul Gilbert @ Royal Russia. 18 February, 2013
Posted by Paul Gilbert
at 8:34 AM EST
Updated: Monday, 18 February 2013 8:54 AM EST
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Updated: Monday, 18 February 2013 8:54 AM EST
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