We are back for part 2 in our 3 part series on Dagmar of Denmark aka Alexandra Feodorovna, the second to last Tsarina of Russia. From train disasters, dramatic love affairs, royal weddings, to assassination attempts – this episode is filled to the brim. So, hold onto your seats y'all as we jump back into Motha Russia.

Time stamps:

00:46  Diving into Russian History: The Story of Dagmar

04:22  Dagmar's Transition to Russian Life

07:03  Dagmar's Family Life and Challenges

21:56  The Assassination Attempt and Family Dynamics

27:35  Dagmar's Summer Trips to Denmark

29:52  The Assassination Attempts on Alexander II

32:35  The Ascension to Power and the New Life

34:11  The Coronation and life as Tsarina

47:42  The Borky Train Disaster

50:37  The Final Days of Sasha

58:01  The New Role as Dowager Tsarina

Some sources:

https://www.alexanderpalace.org/palace/mariabio.php

Unofficial Royalty

History of Royal Women

Cursed Facts about Maria Feodorovna

Royal Splendor

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