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Monarchy discredited? Reactions to the Khodynka coronation catastrophe, 1896. / Baker, Helen Samantha.
In: Revolutionary Russia, Vol. 16, No. 1, 2003.Research output: Contribution to Journal/Magazine › Journal article › peer-review
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TY - JOUR
T1 - Monarchy discredited?
T2 - Reactions to the Khodynka coronation catastrophe, 1896
AU - Baker, Helen Samantha
PY - 2003
Y1 - 2003
N2 - During a popular fête'organised on Moscow's Khodynka field on 18 May 1896, in celebration of Nicholas II's coronation, a disaster occurred in which over a thousand Russian people lost their lives. This article examines contemporary reactions to the Khodynka catastrophe in the context of declining support for the monarchy. It argues that the disaster might be viewed as an early indication of forthcoming crisis in the reign of Nicholas II, undermining his traditional image as a benevolent protector of the people.
AB - During a popular fête'organised on Moscow's Khodynka field on 18 May 1896, in celebration of Nicholas II's coronation, a disaster occurred in which over a thousand Russian people lost their lives. This article examines contemporary reactions to the Khodynka catastrophe in the context of declining support for the monarchy. It argues that the disaster might be viewed as an early indication of forthcoming crisis in the reign of Nicholas II, undermining his traditional image as a benevolent protector of the people.
U2 - 10.1080/09546540308575763
DO - 10.1080/09546540308575763
M3 - Journal article
VL - 16
JO - Revolutionary Russia
JF - Revolutionary Russia
IS - 1
ER -