The Mysterious Disappearance of Tsar Alexander I

[rachel5a]

u know this book:?

Imperial Legend:
The Mysterious Disappearance of Tsar Alexander I
By Alexis Troubetzkoy

it's true F.Kuzmich and Alexander I was the same person,?(it was also theory of GD Nicolas Michajlovich-)

if u read this book please tell me  

[Forum Admin]

(it was also theory of GD Nicolas Michajlovich-)

It was NOT the theory of GD Nicholas Michaelovich. After years researching in Imperial Archives, his conclusion on the matter was "While it is possible, it is not very probable"

[rachel5a]

yee and what about this book?

[Forum Admin]

Ive heard of it, but have not read it. I would have said so if I had.

[Dominic_Albanese]

I've read the book - but its been awhile.  As I recall the book was not definitive in its answering of the question - Was Tsar Alexander I the Siberian Monk.  I vaguely remember that he said it was very possible but he could not prove it one way or another.  

I don't think it is too expensive - it would be a good addition to your library.

dca

[rachel5a]

the problem i cant read this book ! ( no edition in my country)

but is it true his coffin was found empty??

[Belochka]

it's true F.Kuzmich and Alexander I was the same person,?(it was also theory of GD Nicolas Michajlovich-)

According to Troubetzkoy (p 242). G. G. Nikolai Mikhailovich's research brought a result against the legend. It was other persons who apparently claimed that the G. D. was forced by his Imperial standing to maintain such a position.

Troubetzkoy expressed his hope that the tomb in the P. P. Fortress would be opened to reveal the truth.

The author provides the possibility that Feodor Kuzmich was the illegitimate son of Paul 1, born to Sophia Chertorzhskaya in 1794. This contention was previously advanced by G. D. Nikolai Mikhailovich.  

[Belochka]

The following appears in M.K. Dziewananowski's book Alexander I: Russia's Mysterious Tsar published in 1990.

At pp 384 - 5 he notes that Comrade Dzerzhinsky proposed the opening of all the Romanov graves for the purpose of removing any jewels and selling them to the emigres residing in Paris for huge sums. The monies were to finance the construction of a dam on the Dnieper.

Tiaras and necklaces were found on the women, while the males revealed only military medals and rings ... "fit mainly for museums, but unlikely to bring much hard currency. The grave of Alexander I was disappointing. His casket was empty."

It seems that Alexander I's death remains an enigma to this day.

[Scout]

Hm... Good old Comrade Dzerzhinski...  At least one positive result  brought  to life by that miserable wretch.

Never thought him to be a grave robber as well.  :-/