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Imperial Entrances

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IMPERIAL ENTRANCES, court ceremonies in the 18th - the early 20th centuries. A ceremonial entrance accompanied the Emperor and members of the Imperial Family from the suites and inner (dwelling) apartments of their residence, to the Palace Church (Cathedral), and sometimes to one of the ceremonial halls, on the occasion of a particularly important official event (Name Day of the Emperor, ambassadors reception).

References: Волков Н. Е. Двор русских императоров в его прошлом и настоящем. М., 2003.

G. V. Kalashnikov.

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Волков Н. Е. Двор русских императоров в его прошлом и настоящем. М., 2003