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Grand Duchess Anastasia Nikolaevna with her brother Tsarevich Alexei Nikolaevich and his two friends Cadets Vasily Agaev (middle) and Evgeny Makarov (right), Mogilev 1916

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Cadets Evgeni Makarov and Vasili Agaev - Part VII (Continuation of the 1916-1917 Album of Grand Duchess Anastasia Nikolaevna) These five photographs come from the Album of Grand Duchess Anastasia Nikolaevna (Circa. 1916-1917). If one peruses through the albums (generously scanned by Ilya Grigoriev), you can see that copies of the same photograph were pasted into various albums belonging to the Grand Duchesses, as well as, Their Majesties. Cadets Makarov and Agaev (affectionately referred to as “Zhenya” and “Vasya” by the Tsesarevich, and his family), came to Stavka at Mogilev (General Headquarters) in mid-late Summer of 1916. In the Tsesarevich’s diary entries, his times spent at “HQ” were some of the happiest in his life. He felt the most freedom there as opposed to Tsarskoe Selo where he was surrounded always by “fussy women.” This is the end of photographs of the two boys, in the way of the Imperial Family’s private photograph albums. In other albums and funds (archives) are other photographs. I plan on sharing these too (though they probably have already been posted on here xD) - but I need some shut-eye! Good night everyone (actually, good morning!), hope you enjoyed this series of posts. ^_^ ________________________________________________________________ Photographs: 1. Tsesarevich Alexei Nikolaevich with Cadets Evgeni Makarov (left) and Vasili Agaev (far left), as well as, Petr Petrov (right) and Pierre Gilliard (far right).

2. Tsar Nicholas II (far right) with Cadets Evgeni Makarov (standing, left) and Vasili Agaev (sitting, infront of Cadet Evgeni Makarov), as well as, Tsesarevich Alexei Nikolaevich (center, next to Cadet Vasili Agaev).

3. Tsesarevich Alexei Nikolaevich with Cadets Evgeni Makarov (left) and Vasili Agaev (right).

4. Cadets Evgeni Makarov (right) and Vasili Agaev (left), as well as, Petr Petrov (next to Cadet Vasili Agaev) and Boatswain Andrei Derevenko (next to Cadet Evgeni Makarov). 

5. Tsesarevich Alexei Nikolaevich with Cadets Vasili Agaev (left) and Evgeni Makarov (right), as well as, Petr Petrov (center, between Cadet Vasili Agaev and Tsesarevich Alexei Nikolaevich). ________________________________________________________________ Sources:

Альбом Анастасии Николаевны, 1916-1917 гг. Link of courtesy: https://www.flickr.com/photos/149552988@N02/albums/72157703990478911

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Cadets Evgeni Makarov and Vasili Agaev - Playmates and close friends of Tsesarevich Alexei Nikolaevich of Russia In the 1916 diary of Tsesarevich Alexei Nikolaevich, which was gifted to him by his mother, the Empress, there is mention of two boys who frequented Mogilev (Stavka, General Headquarters) with the Tsesarevich. Alexei wrote of them quite often, mentioning playing with them, and even what cadet schools they were both from. He mentioned how they would write letters to him, and also during December of 1916 there was an album sent from Cadet Agaev to Tsesarevich Alexei, of which he makes mention of it in his diary: “December 12 Morning in bed. My hand and the worm are bothering me. All is well during the day. Wrote Mama. In the evening I cleaned my bayonet, played and went to bed early. Received a letter from Agaev and an album.” Attached to this post are cropped face shots of Cadets Makarov and Agaev from photographs in the albums of his eldest sister’s from 1916. The large photograph (the last one) shows Tsesarevich Alexei with the two cadets - Vasili Agaev to his left, Evgeni Makarov to his right. Also attached are the epaulettes of their corresponding cadet corps. The Orlovsky-Bakhtin Cadet Corps had epaulettes of dark, navy blue with yellow gold marking out the insignia of the school - О.Б. The Simbirsk Cadet Corps had epaulettes of pastel blue with a darker gold marking out the insignia of the school - С.К.  The following excerpts of diary entries, letters and notes come from the translations of George Hawkins and his brand-new publication, “Alexei: Russia's Last Tsesarevich - Letters, diaries and writings.” This book (which I have on Kindle) is a treasure trove of insight into the life of Tsesarevich Alexei, and also anecdotes written in the diaries of his sisters, letters from relatives, and daily reports from his tutors. A must have for fellow Romanov enthusiasts out there!  ________________________________________________________________ In a letter to his mother, the Tsesarevich wrote about his first real meeting and the beginnings of friendship with Cadet Makarov, whom he affectionately referred to as “Zhenya.” Cadet Makarov as mentioned below was part of the Orlovsky Bakhtin Cadet Corps. Evgeni Makarov had a brother, also named Alexei whom the Tsesarevich referred to a few times in his letters to his mother. Of Cadet Makarov’s life, little is known. However, it is known that he was killed in Moscow, in 1918.  “Mogilev, 16 July 1916 My darling Mama, Yesterday, Cadet Makarov, the one who always stood in the corner, came with us on our walk. We played together and he told me lots of about his corps (Orlovsky). In the evening, I was at the town gardens again. There were about 100 children there. The boys did a tug-of-war and the girls played cat and mouse. It is very hot today! I am reading a lot. May God protect you +! Kisses, Alexei.” ________________________________________________________________ There are also some letters which Cadet Makarov wrote himself, including one which he included a greeting from his older brother in congratulating the Tsesarevich on the occasion of his name day: "October 4, 1916. Your Imperial Highness Highly respected Alexey Nikolaevich. My brother Alexei and I congratulate Your Imperial Highness on the day of your Angel and wish you complete happiness and health for many years. We apologize to Your Highness for the fact that we could not congratulate you in a timely manner: the reason for this was that the telegram was not accepted from us. How do you feel now. I'm quite comfortable with the body. When do you think to come to Tsarskoye Selo? I practiced pretty well got 2 and the rest are good points. I bow to Peter Vasilyevich and Mr. Gibbs. Now probably do not drive on the Dnieper. It is cold in Petrograd and it rains every day. Time passes with us very soon. I bow to His Imperial Majesty and Her Imperial Majesty Empress Alexandra Feodorovna. Her Imperial Highnesses: Olga Nikolaevna, Tatiana Nikolaevna, Maria Nikolaevna and Anastasia Nikolaevna, and His Highness Igor Konstantinovich and the entire Suite. I have not yet received letters from Agayev and have not yet written to him, because I do not know his address. I go on vacation and spend time quite fun. Lyolya goes on vacation with me. I wish Your Highness all the best. I remain your loyal subject E. Makarov, who loves you." ________________________________________________________________ Along with these letters, are a small group of writings from Cadet Agaev. Vasili Agaev arrived at Mogilev a little after Evgeni Makarov, and became quick friends with the Tsesarevich. The three boys can be seen in photographs taken by his parents and sisters, joking about, romping and playing together. In one of Alexei’s diary entries, for the month of July, Cadet Agaev whom he affectionately referred to as “Vasya” is mentioned during his arrival that day:

“July 22 Friday I was at Church. I wrote two letters: to Mama and Zhilik. Luncheon with everyone. Makarov came after luncheon and later on a new cadet, Agaev. (from the Simbir Corps). We were on the square with Papa. I had dinner with the cadets at 5 1/2, and then we went to the cinema. I read and listened to P.V.P. To bed early.” ________________________________________________________________ From Vasili Agaev, as mentioned above are a number of letters and small notes. Reading them, you really get a sense of the friendship shared between these three boys, however brief it was. These letters are unfortunately undated. “Your Imperial Highness,  I have already been a few days with the 1st Corps and as it is my first free day, I am writing you, Your Highness, and express all my foolish thankfulness for all the kindness I received, thanks to Your Imperial Highness. The Corps has already started to get on with the right activities and life goes on as usual. Our ones will arrive today and leave tomorrow and I will have to stay on by myself again. And you are still in Mogilev! Do you still walk on the shaft? Has Makarov left?  Strongly loving you, Vasili Agaev” ____________________

“Your Imperial Highness!

Congratulations on your Name Day! I sincerely wish you much health, and many, many happy years. Your deeply loving cadet Agaev” ____________________

“Your Imperial Highness! We arrived in Moscow without incident. I went to the Corps, but they hadn’t heard about my transfer yet so I am staying at a hotel and waiting. During the day, I go for walks in Moscow. I am missing you a lot and wish I was in Mogilev with you. Strongly loving you, Vasili Agaev” ____________________

“Your Imperial Highness!

How is your health? I sent the album. Strongly loving you Vasili Agaev” ________________________________________________________________

In an excerpt from a letter dated 13 August, 1916, the Tsesarevich writes in an enthusiastic tone about graduating from mud baths, but then switches quickly to a marked, sad tone to his mother of Cadet Agaev’s leaving from Mogilev: ”Stavka, August 13, 1916 Here’s a letter for you My dear, Sweet Mama. I graduate from mud baths today! “HOORAY”. AGAEV is leaving today! “NO hurray!”...” The letter is followed by another, the very next day (14 August), also to his mother, mentioning Cadet Agaev’s leaving from Mogilev: ”Stavka 14 August 1916 My darling, sweet Mama. I was at church. Papa is at HQ. The weather is not so good. It is raining a little. Agaev is coming to say goodbye to me today. He is leaving at 4:50. Goly and Nilov are going with him. I shall be having more study from next week. P.V.P. has bought himself a new dog which looks lik his old dog “Pulka” I spent yesterday afternoon as always. Time to finish. It is nearly time for luncheon and I still have to write to Siny. God protect you and the sisters. See you soon.  Lovingly yours, Your old Corporal Alexei”  Another letter, written the next day, also to the Empress mentions the absence of Cadet Agaev, as well as, the fact that Cadet Makarov would be leaving soon: ”Stavka, 15 August 1916 My dear, sweet Mama, I have just got back from church. Papa as always is at HQ. It has been raining since morning with some breaks. Yesterday passed the same as always, but without Agaev. I went with Makarov to the town garden. Makarov will be leaving soon too. I shall be left on my own with Papa. (x) Thanks (x) don’t need the Danish letters you sent. Today [illegible] arrives. Igor is already in his room. His leg still hurts and he gets a massage for it. Everyone thanks you very much for the greetings. The End. May God protect you and the sisters!!! Kisses Not yours A Romanov” ________________________________________________________________ Of the whereabouts of Cadet Agaev, again little is known. However, it is known that he did die, prior to the the deaths of Cadet Makarov and of course those of the Imperial Family and their retinue who had chosen to remain with them at the Ipatiev House in Ekaterinburg.  In a letter written to Petr Vasilievich Petrov (P.V.P, the Imperial Children’s Russian tutor), the eldest sister of the Tsesarevich, Grand Duchess Olga Nikolaevna asks if it is true that Vasili Agaev had died. It should be noted that the letter she received from the old Petr Vasilievich was a month after he had actually sent it. Newspapers likewise were not current either. From Grand Duchess Olga Nikolaevna’s letter to Petr Petrov: “Tobolsk 23 November 1917 “...We just read in the newspapers about the death of poor Vasya Agaev. Is it really so? Petr Vasilievich, maybe you can find out the truth about this from Zhenya Mak[arov]’s mother. She probably knows, and could she pass on to his mother how my brother and all of us sympathise and grieve with her.” ________________________________________________________________ I think it is so sad that these two boys were all but forgotten to the World. The only reason they are even known is because they were friends of the last Heir of the Russian Throne. They are only known from photographs, and mentions of them in diary entries of their dear friend, who valued their friendship immensely. Their lives were meaningful and they were people. They should be remembered just as much as the Imperial Family has been. Too many times we focus on the Romanovs. What about the servants? What about the tutors, friends of the Imperial Children, or the Boatswains Derevenko and Nagorny? The doctors? The ladies-in-waiting, etc. What about these people? They are just as important and deserve a voice.  Apologise if I’ve become a bit too passionate but it’s the truth. They deserve a voice too. I therefore dedicate this post to Cadets Makarov and Agaev. May they have known peace, even in their last hours. ☦💐 ________________________________________________________________ Photographs: 1. Cadet Evgeni Makarov. Album of Grand Duchess Tatiana Nikolaevna, 1916. 2. Epaulette design of the Orlovsky-Bakhtin Cadet Corps. “О.Б.”  3. Epaulette design of the Simbirsk Cadet Corps. “С.К.” 4. Cadet Vasili Agaev. Album of Grand Duchess Olga Nikolaevna, 1916. 5. A photograph of Tsesarevich Alexei with Cadets Agaev and Makarov at either side. Album of Grand Duchess Tatiana Nikolaevna, 1916.

Sources: Альбом Ольги Николаевны, 1916 год Альбом Татьяны Николаевны, 1916 год “Alexei: Russia's Last Tsesarevich - Letters, diaries and writings.” - George Hawkins. Published, Circa. January, 2022. “Letters and writings of Nicholas II and his family.” - Facebook Page RIA Officers (largest database on officers of the Russian Imperial Army during the 20th Century) Link of courtesy: https://www.flickr.com/photos/149552988@N02/albums/with/72157706508137595 https://www.amazon.com/Alexei-Russias-Tsesarevich-Letters-writings/dp/B09PMBKYN7 https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100067001081671 https://www.ria1914.info/ (you can search individually for the Orlovsky-Bakhtin and Simbirsk Cadet Corps here)

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Cadets Evgeni Makarov and Vasili Agaev - Part X (Final in the series) This is the last post of photographs which feature the Tsesarevich’s good friends, Cadets Evgeni Makarov and Vasili Agaev. These three photographs come from various sources (some of them unknown, as I’ve had these photographs saved for such a long time and have forgotten where some of them are originally from). Cadets Makarov and Agaev (affectionately referred to as “Zhenya” and “Vasya” by the Tsesarevich, and his family), came to Stavka at Mogilev (General Headquarters) in mid-late Summer of 1916. In the Tsesarevich’s diary entries, his times spent at “HQ” were some of the happiest in his life. He felt the most freedom there as opposed to Tsarskoe Selo where he was surrounded always by “fussy women.” ________________________________________________________________ Photographs: 1. Tsesarevich Alexei Nikolaevich with Cadets Evgeni Makarov (back-ground, center, right) and Vasili Agaev (foreground, in profile, left), as well as, Sailor Klementy Nagorny (in profile, far left) and three other un-identified men.

2. Tsesarevich Alexei Nikolaevich with Cadets Evgeni Makarov (back-ground, right) and Vasili Agaev (back-ground, center), as well as, Sailor Klementy Nagorny (foreground, far right), Petr Petrov (far left), General Voeikov (back-ground, left) and an un-identified cossack (“The Last Tsar,” sourced below).

3. Tsesarevich Alexei Nikolaevich with Cadets Evgeni Makarov (center, with a bottle) and Vasili Agaev (center, left), as well as, Boatswain Andrei Derevenko (far left), Petr Petrov (right of Tsesarevich Alexei Nikolaevich) and Pierre Gilliard (far right). ________________________________________________________________ Sources:

“The Last Tsar.” - Virginia Cowles. Published, Circa. 1977.

Link of courtesy: https://archive.org/details/lasttsar00cowl/page/219/mode/2up

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Cadets Evgeni Makarov and Vasili Agaev - Part IX As promised, here is the continuation of photographs which feature the Tsesarevich’s good friends, Cadets Evgeni Makarov and Vasili Agaev. These five photographs come from various sources (some of them unknown, as I’ve had these photographs saved for such a long time and have forgotten where some of them are originally from). Cadets Makarov and Agaev (affectionately referred to as “Zhenya” and “Vasya” by the Tsesarevich, and his family), came to Stavka at Mogilev (General Headquarters) in mid-late Summer of 1916. In the Tsesarevich’s diary entries, his times spent at “HQ” were some of the happiest in his life. He felt the most freedom there as opposed to Tsarskoe Selo where he was surrounded always by “fussy women.” ________________________________________________________________ Photographs: 1. Tsesarevich Alexei Nikolaevich with Cadets Evgeni Makarov (right) and Vasili Agaev (left), as well as, Sailor Klementy Nagorny (back-ground, behind Tsesarevich Alexei Nikolaevich and Cadet Vasili Agaev), and Petr Petrov (far right).

2. Tsesarevich Alexei Nikolaevich with Cadets Evgeni Makarov (center, lying down) and Vasili Agaev (right), as well as, General Vladimir Voeikov (far right).

3. Tsesarevich Alexei Nikolaevich with Cadets Evgeni Makarov (foreground, in profile, left) and Vasili Agaev (behind Cadet Evgeni Makarov), as well as, Tsar Nicholas II (center).

4. Tsesarevich Alexei Nikolaevich with Cadets Evgeni Makarov (foreground, center, left) and Vasili Agaev (center, behind Tsesarevich Alexei Nikolaevich and Cadet Evgeni Makarov), as well as, Petr Petrov (back-ground, far left), Sailor Klementy Nagorny (back-ground, far left), General Vladimir Voeikov (back-ground, left) and Pierre Gilliard (back-ground, far right).

5. Tsesarevich Alexei Nikolaevich with Cadets Evgeni Makarov (center) and Vasili Agaev (in profile, far right), along with, Sailor Klementy Nagorny (far right, between Cadets Evgeni Makarov and Vasili Agaev) and General Vladimir Voeikov (back-ground, far left, behind Tsesarevich Alexei Nikolaevich), as well as, three other un-identified men. ________________________________________________________________ Sources:

Международный ВИК "Морской Гвардейский Экипаж" Romanov News - Новости Романовых (Facebook Community) Аукционный дом “Литфонд”

Link of courtesy: http://guardcrew.com/?q=node/255 https://www.facebook.com/PageRomanovNews https://www.litfund.ru/auction/74/197/

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Cadets Evgeni Makarov and Vasili Agaev - Part V (The 1915-1916 Album of Grand Duchess Anastasia Nikolaevna) This singular photograph comes from the Album of Grand Duchess Anastasia Nikolaevna (Circa. 1915-1916). If one peruses through the albums (generously scanned by Ilya Grigoriev), you can see that copies of the same photograph were pasted into various albums belonging to the Grand Duchesses, as well as, Their Majesties. Cadets Makarov and Agaev (affectionately referred to as “Zhenya” and “Vasya” by the Tsesarevich, and his family), came to Stavka at Mogilev (General Headquarters) in mid-late Summer of 1916. In the Tsesarevich’s diary entries, his times spent at “HQ” were some of the happiest in his life. He felt the most freedom there as opposed to Tsarskoe Selo where he was surrounded always by “fussy women.” ________________________________________________________________ Photographs: 1. Tsesarevich Alexei Nikolaevich with Cadets Evgeni Makarov (back-ground, right) and Vasili Agaev (back-ground, left). ________________________________________________________________ Sources:

Альбом Анастасии Николаевны, 1915-1916 гг. Link of courtesy: https://www.flickr.com/photos/149552988@N02/albums/72157711538091046

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Cadets Evgeni Makarov and Vasili Agaev - Part IV (The 1916 Album of Grand Duchess Tatiana Nikolaevna) These six photographs come from the Album of Grand Duchess Tatiana Nikolaevna (Circa. 1916). If one peruses through the albums (generously scanned by Ilya Grigoriev), you can see that copies of the same photograph were pasted into various albums belonging to the Grand Duchesses, as well as, Their Majesties. Cadets Makarov and Agaev (affectionately referred to as “Zhenya” and “Vasya” by the Tsesarevich, and his family), came to Stavka at Mogilev (General Headquarters) in mid-late Summer of 1916. In the Tsesarevich’s diary entries, his times spent at “HQ” were some of the happiest in his life. He felt the most freedom there as opposed to Tsarskoe Selo where he was surrounded always by “fussy women.” ________________________________________________________________ Photographs: 1. Tsesarevich Alexei Nikolaevich with Cadets Evgeni Makarov (right) and Vasili Agaev (left).

2. Tsesarevich Alexei Nikolaevich with Cadets Evgeni Makarov (left) and Vasili Agaev (right), as well as, an un-indentified man (far right).

3. Tsesarevich Alexei Nikolaevich with Cadets Evgeni Makarov (right) and Vasili Agaev (left).

4. Grand Duchess Anastasia Nikolaevna with Cadets Evgeni Makarov (back-ground, right) and Vasili Agaev (foreground, left), as well as, Tsesarevich Alexei Nikolaevich (far right).

5. Grand Duchess Anastasia Nikolaevna (foreground, far right) with Cadet Evgeni Makarov (back-ground, far left), as well as, Tsesarevich Alexei Nikolaevich (back-ground, center).

6. Tsar Nicholas II (far right) with Cadets Evgeni Makarov (far left) and Vasili Agaev (back-ground, center), as well as, Tsesarevich Alexei Nikolaevich (back-ground, center). ________________________________________________________________ Sources:

Альбом Татьяны Николаевны, 1916 год Link of courtesy: https://www.flickr.com/photos/149552988@N02/albums/72157711555338063

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Cadets Evgeni Makarov and Vasili Agaev - Part VIII  As promised, here is the continuation of photographs which feature the Tsesarevich’s good friends, Cadets Evgeni Makarov and Vasili Agaev. These five photographs come from various sources (some of them unknown, as I’ve had these photographs saved for such a long time and have forgotten where some of them are originally from).  Cadets Makarov and Agaev (affectionately referred to as “Zhenya” and “Vasya” by the Tsesarevich, and his family), came to Stavka at Mogilev (General Headquarters) in mid-late Summer of 1916. In the Tsesarevich’s diary entries, his times spent at “HQ” were some of the happiest in his life. He felt the most freedom there as opposed to Tsarskoe Selo where he was surrounded always by “fussy women.” ________________________________________________________________ Photographs: 1. Tsesarevich Alexei Nikolaevich (center, right) with Cadets Evgeni Makarov (back-ground, left with his back turned) and Vasili Agaev (far right, in profile), as well as, Sailor Klementy Nagorny (between Tsesarevich Alexei Nikolaevich and Cadet Vasili Agaev), along with four other un-identified men. 

2. Tsesarevich Alexei Nikolaevich with Cadets Evgeni Makarov (far right) and Vasili Agaev (between Tsesarevich Alexei Nikolaevich and Cadet Evgeni Makarov), as well as, Tsar Nicholas II (far left), the Tsesarevich’s pet Spaniel, Joy (behind Tsesarevich Alexei Nikolaevich), and three other un-identified men.

3. Tsesarevich Alexei Nikolaevich with Cadets Evgeni Makarov (back-ground, behind Cadet Vasili Agaev and Tsesarevich Alexei Nikolaevich) and Vasili Agaev (right).

4. Tsesarevich Alexei Nikolaevich with Cadets Evgeni Makarov (far left) and Vasili Agaev (behind Tsesarevich Alexei Nikolaevich), as well as, Petr Petrov (in profile, next to Tsesarevich Alexei Nikolaevich), and General Vladimir Voeikov (sitting, far right).

5. Tsesarevich Alexei Nikolaevich with Cadets Evgeni Makarov (back-ground, center) and Vasili Agaev (far left), as well as, General Vladimir Voeikov (foreground, center). ________________________________________________________________ Sources:

Romanov News - Новости Романовых (Facebook Community) Romanovs100 (Facebook Community) Alexander Palace Time Machine - Discussion Forum Board

Link of courtesy:

https://www.facebook.com/PageRomanovNews https://www.facebook.com/Romanovs100/ https://forum.alexanderpalace.org/index.php/topic, 12844.msg536561/topicseen.html#msg536561

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Cadets Evgeni Makarov and Vasili Agaev - Part VI (The 1916-1917 Album of Grand Duchess Anastasia Nikolaevna) These six photographs come from the Album of Grand Duchess Anastasia Nikolaevna (Circa. 1916-1917). If one peruses through the albums (generously scanned by Ilya Grigoriev), you can see that copies of the same photograph were pasted into various albums belonging to the Grand Duchesses, as well as, Their Majesties. Cadets Makarov and Agaev (affectionately referred to as “Zhenya” and “Vasya” by the Tsesarevich, and his family), came to Stavka at Mogilev (General Headquarters) in mid-late Summer of 1916. In the Tsesarevich’s diary entries, his times spent at “HQ” were some of the happiest in his life. He felt the most freedom there as opposed to Tsarskoe Selo where he was surrounded always by “fussy women.” ________________________________________________________________ Photographs: 1. Tsesarevich Alexei Nikolaevich with Cadet Vasili Agaev (foreground, right), as well as, Sailor Klementy Nagorny (far right, of Tsesarevich Alexei Nikolaevich) General Vladimir Voeikov (behind Sailor Klementy Nagorny), and Petr Petrov (back-ground, behind Cadet Vasili Agaev, right) along with other cadets.

2. Cadet Vasili Agaev (background, right with his hand at his chin).

3. Cadets Evgeni Makarov (foreground, center) and Vasili Agaev (back-ground, right, behind Cadet Evgeni Makarov), as well as, Tsesarevich Alexei Nikolaevich (back-ground, left, behind Cadet Evgeni Makarov).

4. Tsesarevich Alexei Nikolaevich with Cadets Evgeni Makarov (left) and Vasili Agaev (right).

5. Tsesarevich Alexei Nikolaevich with Cadets Evgeni Makarov (left) and Vasili Agaev (right). Behind can be seen various people including two of the Grand Duchesses scaling the side of the motor launch).

6. Tsesarevich Alexei Nikolaevich with Cadets Evgeni Makarov (left) and Vasili Agaev (right), as well as, an un-indentified man (far right). ________________________________________________________________ Sources:

Альбом Анастасии Николаевны, 1916-1917 гг. Link of courtesy: https://www.flickr.com/photos/149552988@N02/albums/72157693472536084

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Cadets Evgeni Makarov and Vasili Agaev - Part III (Continuation of the 1916 Album of Grand Duchess Olga Nikolaevna) These last three photographs come from the Album of Grand Duchess Olga Nikolaevna (Circa. 1916). If one peruses through the albums (generously scanned by Ilya Grigoriev), you can see that copies of the same photograph were pasted into various albums belonging to the Grand Duchesses, as well as, Their Majesties. Cadets Makarov and Agaev (affectionately referred to as “Zhenya” and “Vasya” by the Tsesarevich, and his family), came to Stavka at Mogilev (General Headquarters) in mid-late Summer of 1916. In the Tsesarevich’s diary entries, his times spent at “HQ” were some of the happiest in his life. He felt the most freedom there as opposed to Tsarskoe Selo where he was surrounded always by “fussy women.” ________________________________________________________________ Photographs: 1. Grand Duchess Olga Nikolaevna (far left), as well as, Tsesarevich Alexei Nikolaevich with Cadets Evgeni Makarov (right) and Vasili Agaev (left, behind Tsesarevich Alexei Nikolaevich and Cadet Evgeni Makarov).

2. Tsesarevich Alexei Nikolaevich with Cadets Evgeni Makarov (left) and Vasili Agaev (right), as well as, Grand Duchess Tatiana Nikolaevna (far right).

3. Tsar Nicholas II (foreground) with Cadet Vasili Agaev (back-ground, far right). ________________________________________________________________ Sources:

Альбом Ольги Николаевны, 1916 год Link of courtesy: https://www.flickr.com/photos/149552988@N02/albums/72157690772720052

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Cadets Evgeni Makarov and Vasili Agaev - Part II (The 1916 Album of Grand Duchess Olga Nikolaevna) As mentioned in the previous post (which I recently added more to - diary entries and letters in full), I wanted to compile all the known photographs from the albums of the Imperial Family which have these two boys in them. They may be in the back-ground, blurred or in profile - but you can tell by their uniforms and the caps they are wearing that it is Cadets Makarov and Agaev. In other photographs, they figure more prominently, especially with the Heir.  This first grouping of photographs comes from the Album of Grand Duchess Olga Nikolaevna (Circa. 1916). If one peruses through the albums (generously scanned by Ilya Grigoriev), you can see that copies of the same photograph were pasted into various albums belonging to the Grand Duchesses, as well as, Their Majesties.  Cadets Makarov and Agaev (affectionately referred to as “Zhenya” and “Vasya” by the Tsesarevich, and his family), came to Stavka at Mogilev (General Headquarters) in mid-late Summer of 1916. In the Tsesarevich’s diary entries, his times spent at “HQ” were some of the happiest in his life. He felt the most freedom there as opposed to Tsarskoe Selo where he was surrounded always by “fussy women.”  ________________________________________________________________ Photographs: 1. Tsesarevich Alexei Nikolaevich with Cadets Evgeni Makarov and Vasili Agaev (at left), with other cadets.

2. Tsesarevich Alexei Nikolaevich with Cadets Evgeni Makarov (right) and Vasili Agaev (left), as well as, Boatswain Andrei Derevenko (to the far left).

3. Tsesarevich Alexei Nikolaevich with Cadets Evgeni Makarov (left) and Vasili Agaev (right), as well as, Boatswain Andrei Derevenko (in profile, back-ground, far left).

4. Tsesarevich Alexei Nikolaevich with Cadets Evgeni Makarov (right) and Vasili Agaev (left), as well as, Grand Duchess Tatiana Nikolaevna (far right).

5. Empress Alexandra Feodorovna (foreground), with Cadets Evgeni Makarov (right) and Vasili Agaev (left), as well as, Tsesarevich Alexei Nikolaevich (behind Cadet Makarov).

6. Tsar Nicholas II (far left), with Cadets Evgeni Makarov (right) and Vasili Agaev (behind the Tsar, left), as well as, Empress Alexandra Feodorovna (center), and the three eldest Grand Duchesses (back-ground).

7. Tsesarevich Alexei Nikolaevich with Cadets Evgeni Makarov (left) and Vasili Agaev (right).

8. Tsar Nicholas II (foreground, left), with Cadet Vasili Agaev (right), as well as, Grand Duchess Tatiana Nikolaevna (foreground, right), and Tsesarevich Alexei Nikolaevich (back turned, behind the Tsar, left).

9. Tsesarevich Alexei Nikolaevich with Cadets Evgeni Makarov (left) and Vasili Agaev (right).

10. Grand Duchess Tatiana Nikolaevna (foreground) with Cadet Vasili Agaev (behind Grand Duchess Tatiana Nikolaevna), as well as, Tsar Nicholas II (far left) and Tsesarevich Alexei Nikolaevich (far right). ________________________________________________________________ Sources: Альбом Ольги Николаевны, 1916 год Link of courtesy: https://www.flickr.com/photos/149552988@N02/albums/72157690772720052