The head of the Russian Imperial House, Grand Duchess Maria Vladimirovna, and the Tsarevich Georgy Mikhailovich celebrated the 400th anniversary of the Romanov Dynasty in Crimea. The events dedicated to the anniversary were held from 19 to 23 September in the city of Simferopol, the towns of Novy Svet and Livadia, near Yalta.

The Grand Duchess and Grand Duke visited the Supreme Council of Crimea, where they met with members of parliament and the Council of Ministers of Autonomy. In the greeting, Vice Speaker Gregory Ioffe noted the contribution of the Romanov dynasty to the development of the peninsula and its development as a resort. After the presentation of the awards (made by the production enterprise Heroldmaster) to members of the parliament, Maria Vladimirovna met with the media representatives. Answering the questions of journalists, Her Highness noted that spirituality is one of the important qualities both for a single person and for the people. She also said that the issue of her return to her homeland as an individual does not have any problems, but the status of the Romanovs’ House is important. In any case, aspirations and social activities of Maria Vladimirovna are aimed at the benefit of the Russian people. The Princess spends a lot of time on trips, her schedule is scheduled for three years in advance.

Solemn reception in honor of the anniversary was held, as it was 100 years ago, in the Livadia Palace near Yalta. Representatives of the royal families of Portugal, Albania, Austria, Egypt and Sudan, Germany and Italy, accompanied by their faces and distinguished guests arrived at the celebrations of the 400th anniversary of the Romanov House. Kings and princesses drove up on white limousines and marched along the red carpet to the guest lodge. The orchestra played in the open air, classical music was played.

Also among the invited guests were: Denis Vladimirovich Avramchik – the director of the production enterprise Heroldmaster, Anatoly Valerievich Shiyan – the honored worker of arts of Ukraine, the creative head of the production enterprise Heroldmaster with his wife Olga Nikolaevna Shiyan – the chief designer of the production enterprise Heroldmaster.

Before the reception, guests were invited to the music lounge for a cocktail party, where they watched with interest the documentary historical chronicle, which preserved significant moments from the life of the royal family. Royal representatives, guests, festival organizers and journalists continued communication in the Italian courtyard of the palace, accompanied by a symphony orchestra.

Goodwill and energy, the ability to give anybody their attention was manifested in Her Highness during the whole evening. Closer to the night, guests, accompanied by a guide, visited the halls of the Livadia Palace, and got acquainted with the way of life of the royal family.

In the end of the evening the prince Georgi Mikhailovich was waiting for a surprise. Grand Duchess Maria Vladimirovna and Damian, Bishop of Fastovsky, vicar of the Kiev diocese, presented the Tsesarevich with the highest award of the Russian Imperial House – the Imperial Order of St. Andrew the First-Called (manufactured by the Heroldmaster production enterprise).

The head of the Russian Imperial House Maria Romanova liked the Crimea, where she would like to spend more time, but the tight schedule does not leave such an opportunity. Her next high-ranking visit to the peninsula is planned for 2015.

Photo report of the solemn celebration of the 400th anniversary of the House of Romanovs: https://0654.com.ua/

The production enterprise Heroldmaster sincerely congratulates the royal family of the House of Romanov with a significant date, wishes vitality in contributing to the development of spirituality.

21.01.2013