Voice Recording of Tsar Nicholas II

This is the ONLY surviving recording of a speech by Nicholas II. It was delivered during the visit of French President Emile Loubet to Russia, in May 1902.

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This video is produced as part of the project for the book "The Romanov Royal Martyrs”, which is an impressive 512-page book, featuring nearly 200 black & white photographs, and a 56-page photo insert of more than 80 high-quality images, colorized by the acclaimed Russian artist Olga Shirnina (Klimbim) and appearing here in print for the first time.

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[emmcee]

French was the language of diplomacy for centuries and he certainly spoke it flawlessly

[crystalwilkinson]

I did not expect him to sound like that. It’s wonderful this recording exists!

[sockknitter]

His french pronunciation was excellent. French is my first language.

[randomuploadsism]

Pretty cool that I can lie in my bed, in New Zealand, in 2021, and listen to the Tsar of Russian speak French in 1902.

what a time to be alive!

[eugeniegene]

I’m a French speaker. He spoke a better French than I do.

[aj.a]

I'm French. He speaks French extreme well. Without an accent.
Very impressive.

[tabby]

He had a lovely voice. It suits the image most have said of him as a kind man.

[evita-]

He sounded so young, so handsome and he looks so kindhearted and lost

[angelanoble]

Somehow hearing his voice made me feel closer to Tsar Nicholas …. I have always admired and respected him, I read a lot about him, this voice recording certainly brought a sense of warmth and intelligentsia about the man. He was a gifted, kind man but born to do an impossible job at the worst of time. Thank you for sharing this video… appreciated. 🌹

[vagnerribeiro]

The Russian aristocracy has always been educated in the French language, you must remember that French was one of the most important languages ​​in diplomacy until the end of the 20th century.

[quibblermodesty]

What is most surprising about this is how he doesn’t let his Russian accent overthrow his french! He truly is a Tsar!

[eallae]

I'm French and I new this language was spoken in different royal courts, but his French is absolutely immaculate, it sounded like a parisian. I'm always very curious to know how history figured spoke and moved. Definitely not the voice I was expecting, but I'm delighted I know how it sounds. Thank you so much for sharing.

[ladyagnes]

He sounded so kind & gentle.
The images of his face moving made him seem like he was here speaking in front of me.
Blessed be the Holy Romanov Saints!

[smc]

I can't believe it. That was amazing!! His french was excellent. I couldn't be happier about this, I don't know why 😅. Thank you very much The Romanov Royal Martyrs. 🙏 God bless you all.❤️ ✝️

[TheKielbasaKid]

My former pastor is a self described "monarchist" and always spoke highly of the Romanovs. The more I learn, the more I understand why. Thank you for this video.

[Alden]

I’ve waited virtually my entire life, since age 17, when my parents gave me Robert Massie’s biography “Nicholas and Alexandra” which in turn sparked my lifelong interest in this era of Romanov history, to hear Nicholas II’s speaking voice. I’m not sure what I expected his voice to sound like, but am grateful to hear him speaking fluent French. Grateful for this video. R.I.P. Family Romanov

[Mashka]

Beautiful Video finally hearing the Voice Tsar Nicholas II ❤ 😍 ♥ 💜 wish there were more Voice recordings of the other romanov family members

[GavinsMarineMom]

I would love to hear him speaking English, as well. But this was very interesting!!

[bobarctor]

not only he has a PERFECT french prononciation, but he also speaks french with the parisian accent from this time. Really amazing, he sounds native.

[xyz]

its so unsettling hearing this and knowing how he died