In the late 1800s, Russia was the largest country in the world. Stretching from the Black Sea in Europe to the Bering Straits in the extreme east of Asia. It would take at least ten days to travel ...

It made sure this message was conveyed regularly to them. Priests explained to their followers that Russia was God’s land and that he intended for life to be as the peasants found it.

So, what became of these lavish estates when their imperial owners were forced into exile? Click or scroll to discover the secrets of some of Russia’s most magnificent mansions… ...