Here is to the rememberance of Anastasia, the funny Grand Duchess, whose name became the first impuls for many to become interested in Imperial Russia!
Indeed! Interesting that Anastasia's influence is likely fading over time in terms of that impulse. Those new to the Romanov saga are, in many cases, too young to remember the animated film from the 90s and certainly have no recollection of Anna Anderson and the great royal mystery of the 20th century. Because of this I wonder if the Imp is retreating a bit from the foreground and falling closer in line with her generally lesser known sisters. Less "Anastasia" and more "OTMA" now. And at this point it seems like Olga, Tatiana, and Marie generate as much interest and fanfare as their youngest sister.
Overall I think this to be a good thing. It seems like most people who are interested in the Romanovs come to the saga from four different directions...1) The Anastasia mystery, 2) Alexei's hemophilia and forensics junkies, 3) Rasputin fascination, 4) Avid Russian history fans. Or some combination of two or more. But I feel like the Anastasia mystery angle is slowly being replaced by a general OTMA infatuation.
Never the less Anastasia's story, and that of her most famous impostor is truly remarkable. And it all began on this date 114-years ago!
