Opening of the Monument to Alexander I in Chisinau

Chisinau city, June 3, 1914 Representatives of the city, zemstvo, estates and clergy, high school students lay wreaths at the monument to Alexander I after its opening. The courtiers stand near a wooden pavilion located next to the monument in the square. Departure in the carriages of Nicholas II, Empress Alexandra Feodorovna, daughters Olga, Tatiana, Maria, Anastasia, Tsarevich Alexei, chamberlain of Empress Alexandra Feodorovna E.A. Naryshkina, Major General of the suite A.N. Grabbe and others after the completion of the monument opening ceremony. Meeting Nicholas II at the train station in Chisinau. Nicholas II receives a report from the head of the garrison, bypasses the guard of honor from the 53rd Volyn Infantry Regiment, takes bread and salt. Departure in the carriages of Empress Alexandra Feodorovna, daughters of Olga, Tatiana, Maria, Anastasia. Religious procession in the square near the Cathedral. The clergy are followed by Emperor Nicholas II with his daughters Olga, Maria, Anastasia, Tatiana, Adjutant General VB Frederiks and others. In an open carriage, the Empress Alexandra Feodorovna and Tsarevich Alexei are traveling, followed by officers and officials. Opening and lighting of the monument to Alexander I on the square of Chisinau. Nicholas II talks with representatives of the city at the opening ceremony of the monument, receives a parade of troops.

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