Symbolism, Setting, and Objects from Nicholas and Alexandra

Object Descriptions

This section provides a short description of all the major objects in the book. This can be printed out as a study guide for students, used as a "key" for leading a class discussion, or you can jump to the quiz/homework section to find worksheets that incorporate these descriptions into a variety of question formats.

Objects

Moscow - This city is the capital of Russia. It is the center of the commerce, trade and transportation for the country.

St. Petersburg - This city is located on the river Neva. It is where the Winter Palace is located and also the area where the Tsar Alexander and Empress Marie preferred to reside.

Gatchina - This city is the site of a palace where the Tsar Alexander III prefers to live.

Hesse Darnstadt - This is the name of the grand duchy in Germany that is the home...
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