Rare Last Photos Of The Romanovs

The Romanov Sisters’ Diaries

The Romanov family spent the remaining year of their lives in exile. Since they could no longer partake in many of their favorite activities, a large part of their lives centered around cooking. The Romanov sisters in particular eagerly spent their time learning how to cook and bake. The four sisters enjoyed baking bread the most.

After the family’s execution, the girls’ diaries were discovered. They each would frequently write about their family meals, including what they ate, where they ate it, and who they ate with. An entry from Olga’s diary read, “Had tea as usual. I sat between my friends. Had dinner in the salon of the yacht. Awfully cozy.”