The Secret Life of Grand Duchess Olga Nikolaevna

Grand Duchess Olga Nikolaevna of Russia, born on November 15, 1895, was the eldest daughter of Tsar Nicholas II and Empress Alexandra. As the firstborn of the last ruling Romanov family, Olga's life was steeped in the grandeur and expectations of Russian royalty. Her early years were marked by a privileged upbringing amidst the splendour of the Russian imperial court.

Olga was known for her intelligence, sensitivity, and deep compassion. During World War I, she served as a nurse alongside her mother and sister Tatiana, tending to wounded soldiers in military hospitals. The harrowing experiences of war and the immense pressures of her royal duties took a toll on her nerves, leading her to oversee administrative duties later.

Olga's future marriage was a topic of much speculation, with potential suitors including European royalty. Despite these prospects, she desired to marry a Russian and remain in her homeland. However, the political turmoil of the Russian Revolution shattered these hopes.

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0:00 - Introduction
3:05 - Early Years
6:01 - Family Life
9:22 - Grigori Rasputin
12:50 - Marriage Prospects
16:25 - Romances
19:44 - Adulthood & War