Imagine this: The Russian House in Belgrade is throwing a memorable event in honor of Tsar Nicholas II Romanov and his family! On the day of the martyrdom and glorification of the holy tsar, July 17th, at 7:45 PM, at the monument to Tsar Nicholas II in Belgrade, a cultural program awaits you that will plunge you right into the heart of Russian and Serbian traditions.
It all starts with vocal soloist Ružica Radović and the ensemble Guardians of Serbian Heritage, who will delight you with traditional Serbian patriotic songs and well-known Russian melodies. Yes, you read that right – a fusion of two glorious cultures in one program!
But that’s not all! There will also be a screening of a documentary film by Russian historian, writer, and theologian Konstantin Kapkov titled “The Great Pilgrimage of Tsar Nicholas II.” The film was made to mark 100 years of the Romanov House and follows the spiritual life of the last Russian tsar and his family. Just imagine – Tsar Nicholas II and his family embarked in 1913 on a long pilgrimage through ancient Russian cities like Vladimir, Suzdal, Bogolyubovo, Nizhny Novgorod, Kostroma, Yaroslavl, Rostov, Petrovskaya Sloboda, Pereslavl-Zalessky, Sergiev Posad, and Moscow.
Konstantin Kapkov managed to bring this journey to life using archival footage of the tsar’s family, and the film is accompanied by tunes from old gramophone records and phonographs – marches, anthems, waltzes, operas, church bells, and spiritual songs. Could it get any more authentic?
This event isn’t just a cultural program; it’s a true time capsule that takes us back to the past and reminds us of the significance and tragic fate of the last Russian tsar and his family. If you’ve ever wanted to feel the spirit of history and culture, this is an opportunity you can’t miss.
And hey, if you think this is just another boring event, think again! It’s a mix of emotions, history, and music that will make you ponder the fate of one family and one era. Maybe it’ll even make you want to comment – who knows, maybe you have an interesting story or opinion about the Romanovs?
So, July 17th, 7:45 PM, at the monument to Tsar Nicholas II in Belgrade – be there or be square! And remember, history isn’t just for books; it’s for those of us who love to live it and tell it forward. Who holds the sword, and who writes history? Let’s find out together!
