Opening of the Monument to Peter I

Russia, Petersburg, May 13, 1910 - Emperor Nicholas II, accompanied by his retinue, bypasses the guard of honor. Procession. Representatives of the clergy with banners walk around the monument covered with a cloth, serve a prayer service. The veil is being removed from the monument. Troops are saluting with banners. Honor guard at the monument to Peter I in the Tauride Garden. Consecration of the monument in the presence of Nicholas II, led. book Konstantin Konstantinovich and others. Nicholas II takes a parade of troops.

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1910