Russian crown jewels

Russian historical regalia in the Kremlin .

The Russian crown jewels were the insignia of the Russian monarchy.

The collection of the crown jewels of the Russian tsars is very extensive and is currently in the Kremlin in Moscow .

Description (selection)

Monomak's cap

The Monomakh's cap ( Russian Шапка Мономаха , Shapka Monomaha ) is one of the symbols of Russian autocracy and is currently on display in the treasury of the Moscow Kremlin . It was the coronation insignia of all crowned Grand Dukes of Moscow and Tsars from Dmitri Donskoy to Peter I.

Orlov diamond

The Orlov diamond (also known as the Orloff diamond of Empress Catherine II ) is a 189.62 carat (37.924 g) diamond . The stone is one of the most famous diamonds in the world.

Gallery (selection)

The crown from the "Big Collection", the Astrahan crown
Two older Russian crowns - the Monomakh's cap and the Kazan crown
Ivory throne of Ivan IV.
"Large collection": the crown of Tsar Michael I with orb and scepter by Boris Godunow
Royal helmets in a 19th century image
Broad sword of Tsar Michael I in a 19th century picture
Diamond throne of Tsar Alexei I , in the Kremlin armory
Old Believer priest Nikita Pustosviat in dispute with Patriarch Joachim on matters of faith, painting by Vasily Grigorjewitsch Perow , 1880 (in the background is the double throne made of silver)