The fate of the Romanovs is one of the most fascinating tales of the century - and one of the most controversial. As the family's bones finally were laid to rest, BBC News online looked back at the myth and mystery of Imperial Russia.
... but the legacy lives on. As Russia prepares to bury its last tsar, the story of its last imperial family still captures the public imagination.
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July 15 - Yekaterinburg: Ceremonies begin July 16 - St Petersburg: Funeral procession July 17 - St Petersburg: Funeral service and 19-gun salute
Exploring Anastasia
Shot dead by Bolsheviks or smuggled to freedom? The Internet game Clicking Anastasia is the latest way to explore what happened to the Tsar and his money.
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