Jewels: Mysteries and Riddles of Russia's Lost Treasures from the Tsars to the Soviet Era – Teslenko Vladimir, Teslenko Olga – Eksmo – 2026 – ISBN 978-5-04-240141-1
Jewels: Mysteries and Riddles of Russia's Lost Treasures from the Tsars to the Soviet Era
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Jewels: Mysteries and Riddles of Russia's Lost Treasures from the Tsars to the Soviet Era
19.99 €
What remained of the opulence of the Russian Empire after the Revolution? Where are the imperial jewels today? What became of the Ural gems, the Amber Room, Kolchak's gold, and the treasures of noble families?
This book is a cultural and historical investigation in which the fates of the vanished royal regalia, legendary stones, and priceless jewelry collections become the key to understanding Russian cultural codes. The authors draw on archives, contemporary memoirs, and historical evidence to trace the path of these famous treasures, each of which preserves Russia's history.
The book opens with a conversation with Prince Nikita Dmitrievich Lobanov-Rostovsky, a descendant of the Rurik dynasty, a collector, and a scholar of Russian culture. He discusses the meaning of luxury in the lives of the Russian nobility and why it was never simply about wealth.
The narrative is complemented by unique historical illustrations, bringing the pages to life and immersing the reader in the atmosphere of bygone eras.
This book is a cultural and historical investigation in which the fates of the vanished royal regalia, legendary stones, and priceless jewelry collections become the key to understanding Russian cultural codes. The authors draw on archives, contemporary memoirs, and historical evidence to trace the path of these famous treasures, each of which preserves Russia's history.
The book opens with a conversation with Prince Nikita Dmitrievich Lobanov-Rostovsky, a descendant of the Rurik dynasty, a collector, and a scholar of Russian culture. He discusses the meaning of luxury in the lives of the Russian nobility and why it was never simply about wealth.
The narrative is complemented by unique historical illustrations, bringing the pages to life and immersing the reader in the atmosphere of bygone eras.
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