This egg was originally presented by Czar Nicholas II to Czarina Alexandra Feodorovna in 1896. The Faberge eggs began in 1884 with an Easter egg made by the brilliant Russian jeweller Faberge for the Russian tsar Alexander III that became a gift for his wife. Then Nicholas II, Alexander son and last Russian Emperor continued the tradition. You can get more information about Hermitage and Russian tsar's family in our Books and Films
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