Russia at the beginning of the 20th century (1909-1913)

Panorama of part of the Moscow Kremlin from the Moskva River.

The Tsar Bell on a pedestal in the Kremlin, people in the square.

People looking at the Tsar Cannon in the Kremlin.

Horse-drawn carriages with passengers drive along Red Square.

The meeting of the Dowager Empress Maria Feodorovna on board one of the imperial yachts, Maria Feodorovna greets each of the officers.

Members of the Imperial Family at the bulwark of the yacht.

Warships of the Russian Imperial Fleet at anchor (panorama).

The unveiling ceremony of the monument to Emperor Alexander III on Znamenskaya Square in St.

Petersburg on May 23, 1909, the removal of the veil from the monument.

Emperor Nicholas II and his wife pass by, accompanied by members of the Imperial Family and officials of the Retinue.

Representatives of the highest officials carry wreaths to the monument.

Laying of wreaths at the foot of the monument.

View of the monument to Alexander III after its unveiling.

Nicholas II walks around the troops lined up on the square, views of Znamenskaya Square during the ceremonial ceremony.

People on Znamenskaya Square during the ceremonial prayer service (panorama).

View of the monument to Alexander III during its sprinkling with holy water.

Nicholas II with his wife, family members and members of his retinue walk around the pedestal of the monument and approach the metropolitan.

Military personnel and officials at the monument.

Military personnel and court officials walk along Znamenskaya Square.

People during a public festivities in the Hermitage Garden in Moscow.

Various sports - strength training, tennis.

Playing croquet on the court of one of the parks.

People in the Hermitage Garden.

A performance by strength acrobats, peasants at a water mill (panorama).

People walking in the Hermitage Garden.