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The 400th Anniversary of the Romanovs – a Memorable Date in Russia’s History
Four hundred years have passed since Mikhail Romanov, the first tsar of the Romanov dynasty, ascended to the Russian throne. The 300th anniversary was marked by a nationwide celebration during the reign of Nicholas II, the last Russian emperor. One hundred years later, we are still evaluating the place and role of the Romanovs in our history.