After the 1917 revolution, Russia’s new rulers debated what to do with the crown jewels. T
After the 1917 revolution, Russia’s new rulers debated what to do with the crown jewels. This 1925 photo shows the collection. However, a 1922 album at the U.S. Geological Survey includes photos of four items that are missing from the 1925 photo. (via http://www.kqed.org/news/story/2012/12/30/113632/the_mysterious_disappearance_of_the_russian_crown_jewels?category=world) -- source link
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