Join us for a lecture exploring the captivating story of the Romanovs in Hollywood with historians of Russian-speaking Los Angeles, Ivan Podvalov and Sasha Razor. This unique event brings to life the glamorous era when members of the Russian Imperial family mingled with Hollywood’s elite. From Grand Duchess Maria Pavlovna’s book promotions in the 1930s to the depiction of Romanovs in classic Hollywood films, our event will uncover the rich and often untold stories of cultural exchange, personal triumphs, and the indelible mark the Romanovs left on the world of entertainment.

Ivan Podvalov (LA CRA chapter representative) and Sasha Razor are the founders of the Russophone Los Angeles Research Collective, the organization that seeks to preserve and promote the Russian diasporic histories of the city.