Queens Podcast Dagmar of Denmark, Maria Feodorovna Part 2
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
Cursed Facts about Maria Feodorovna
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