The Alexander Palace Time Machine Discussion Forum

[Example, Misha is common, but if you called a person Miska then they can take it as insult.]

These names are mainly called by family, or close friends. Some nicknames can be insulting if you do not know the person. Example, Misha is common, but if you called a person Miska then they can take it as insult.Olga was often called 'Olya' by her sisters I think
Tatiana was 'Tatia' or 'Tanya'
Maria was 'Mashka', "Masha" or 'Marie'...and even sometimes 'Littlie Bow Wow' (her sisters made this one up, I'm sure)  - Masha is more common, Mashka used generally among family
Anastasia was 'Nastya' or "Shvizvik" (spelling?) Shvizik - its like saying joker
Alexander III was called 'Sasha' (This nickname was/is also used as a nickname for Alexandra) Shura is more common for female, Sasha is generally for males

Nicholas' siblings:

Alexander = Can be either "Sandro" or "Sasha"
George= "Georgy" or "Goggie"
Xenia= "Malenkaya" perhaps by MF.
Michael= "Misha"
Olga = "Olya" or "Olishka" perhaps.


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I think this may be a little off. I beleive all members of the Romanov's supported him, with the exception of GD Nicholas, GD Peter, & his son. In the book Once a Grand Duke, Grand Duke Alexander spells out why GD Kirill was head of the family.

I would say, so much for Leonida not being Royalty..............

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Th1kGR-S03s