#alupka

[ohsoromanov]

Tsar Nicholas II and members of the imperial family and entourage enjoying refreshments outdoors. Alupka Palace. 1898.

From Nicholas II's diary:

September 22 (September 10). Thursday. In the morning I took a small French shotgun with me, unsuccessfully shot once at a crow. Upon returning home, I received Frederiks. After breakfast, I went with Meindorf to Simeiz to Count Milyutin's place. From there we drove to Alupka, where everyone had already gathered and were preparing tea in the open hall facing the sea. Xenia and Sandro were also there. The evening was wonderful, the sea was calm. I went back on horseback; from Alupka to Livadia we rode in 1 ¼ hours. We returned by moonlight. Hesse and Baroness Meindorf dined with us. Golitsyn read a French play remarkably.

22 сентября (10 сентября). Четверг. Утром взял с собой маленький французский штуцер, неудачно стрелял раз по вороне. Придя домой, принял Фредерикса. После завтрака поехал с Мейндорфом в Симеиз к графу Милютину. Оттуда доехали до Алупки, где все уже были в сборе и готовили чай в открытой зале, обращенной к морю. Ксения и Сандро тоже были. Вечер стоял чудный, в море штиль. Назад отправился верхом; от Алупки до Ливадии проехали в 1 ¼. Вернулись при лунном освещении. Обедали: Гессе и баронесса Мейндорф. Голицын читал франц. пьесу замечательно.

[awesome-casuallyfamouscollector]

Very good news: Russian big landing ship Caesar Kunikov (BDK-64) destroyed by by Ukrainian MAGURA V5 sea drones  near the city of Alupka in Crimea, Ukraine, February 14, 2024. Screenshot from video published by NEWSADER

[tomorrowusa]

Ukraine Says It Destroyed Large Russian Landing Ship Off Crimea Coast; Kremlin Declines Comment

The Ukrainian military says it has destroyed a large Russian landing ship in the Black Sea off the coast of occupied Crimea in a combined op

Another one of Putin's warships is now sleeping with the fishes. 🐟

The Ukrainian military says it has destroyed a large Russian landing ship in the Black Sea off the coast of occupied Crimea in a combined operation of the armed forces and military intelligence. "The armed forces of Ukraine together with the military intelligence (HUR) have destroyed the Tsezar Kunikov, a large landing ship belonging to the occupiers," the General Staff of Ukraine's military said on February 14. It said the vessel was struck by naval drones off the coast near the settlement of Alupka. Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov declined to comment on the Ukrainian claim, which could not be independently confirmed immediately. But the pro-war Rybar Telegram channel, which is close to the Russian Defense Ministry, confirmed the attack, although without providing details. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy commented on the operation in his nightly video address. "Today, more security in the Black Sea and more motivation for our people were added. This is important. And step by step, we will clear the Black Sea of Russian terrorist objects," Zelenskiy said. NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg was asked earlier on February 14 about the strike on the Tsezar Kunikov at a news conference in Brussels. Stoltenberg did not confirm the strike on the landing ship but hailed the progress made by Ukraine in pushing away Russia's fleet from the western part of the Black Sea.

The Tsezar Kuniko was sunk off the coast of Alupka near the southern tip of Russian-occupied Crimea. About 24 Russian warships have now been sunk or damaged beyond repair by Ukraine.

Here's footage of the naval drone strike on the Tsezar Kunikov.

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[vintage-ukraine]

In Alupka by Volodymyr Orlovsky, 1864

[livesunique]

Vorontsov Palace, Alupka, Crimea

[otmacamera]

Tsar Nicholas II and Grand Duchess Maria Nikolaevna at the church of St. Alexander Nevsky in Alupka, Crimea 22nd September 1913.

"22nd September. Sunday. In the morning, drove with Papa to the consecration of the church. 5 had breakfast with Papa and Mama on the couch. In the afternoon, Mama and I went to the bazaar. Had dinner on the Yacht. I sat with Zelenetsky and Kiki. 4 were again at the bazaar." (1913 Diary of Grand Duchess Maria Nikolaevna)

"At 9 1/2 went with Marie and Co[unt] Fredericks in Alupka for the consecration of the Climate Station Church for church school students. A beautifully arranged large house for 80 or even 100 residents. Returned to Livadia by one o'clock [...]" (1913 Diary of Tsar Nicholas II)

[semioticapocalypse]

Anonymous. Jump in Alupka. Via adski-kafeteri @ LJ

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[ohsoromanov]

Tsar Nicholas II and Grand Duchess Maria Nikolaevna visiting the church of St. Alexander Nevsky in Alupka, Crimea. September 22, 1913. [Video]