The Laying in Tsarskoe Selo in the Imperial Presence of the Barracks of the Life Guards of the 3rd Infantry Regiment of His Imperial Majesty

Russia, Tsarskoe Selo, June 25, 1914 - The 3rd Rifle Regiment approaches the place of laying, trumpeters are in front of the formation. Emperor Nicholas II, accompanied by his retinue, bypasses the formation of the regiment. The participants in the ceremony put [coins] in the place of the bookmark. Nicholas II, representatives of the clergy, officers of the regiment at the place where the barracks were laid. Nicholas II meets the members of the construction commission. Nicholas II, accompanied by his retinue and officers of the regiment, leaves the place where the barracks were laid. Nicholas II surrounded by officers of the regiment. The commander of the regiment, Major General Usov, surrounded by the officers of the regiment and the regimental ladies, pose for a movie camera.

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