Covers 1894 (Nicholas II’s accession) to 1918 (the family's execution).
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The story is framed by the character of Anna Anderson , the most famous of the many women who claimed to be the Grand Duchess Anastasia. Production: Filmed primarily in Lithuania and Latvia. Historical Accuracy & Reception Covers 1894 (Nicholas II’s accession) to 1918 (the
Russian viewers noted several misspellings in the Russian text shown on screen, including the word "Vodka". including the word "Vodka".