Thirteen years at the Russian court (a personal record of the last years and death of the Czar Nicholas II. and his family)

A former tutor to the czarevich offers a rare, eyewitness window into the final years of Russia’s imperial family. His narrative moves beyond the glitter of palaces to reveal daily moments—children at play in Tsarskoïe Selo, a father tending a kitchen garden, and a mother stitching quietly in her rooms. The voice is intimate yet measured, grounding grand historical events in the lived experiences of a father, mother, and their five children.

The author also confronts the flood of myth and misinformation that has clouded the dynasty’s memory, aiming to restore a balanced view of their character and suffering. He traces how the fragile health of the young heir, coupled with the mystique of Rasputin, began to isolate the court long before the inevitable upheaval. Listeners are invited to hear a personal record that portrays the Romanovs not as distant icons, but as a family navigating loyalty, faith, and looming tragedy.