Grand Duchess Xenia Alexandrovna of Russia
1875–1960 (age 85)
Biography
Grand Duchess Xenia Alexandrovna of Russia (1875–1960) was a member of the Russian Imperial House and sister of Tsar Nicholas II. Following the Russian Revolution, she fled Russia and spent her later years in exile on the French Riviera, becoming a notable figure in émigré circles.
Xenia maintained her aristocratic dignity throughout her exile in Roquebrune-Cap-Martin, where she became known for her grace and resilience in adapting to a life far removed from imperial splendor. Her memoirs and correspondence provide valuable insights into the final years of the Russian Imperial family and the experiences of Russian émigrés in Western Europe.