This news report of Olga's christening was printed in the New York Times on November 27, 1895.
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The article:
Grand Duchess Olga Christened,
ST. PETERSBURG, NOV. 26. — The Grand Duchess Olga, who was born Nov. 15, was baptized with the usual ceremonies to-day at the Tsarskoe Selo Palace. The ex-Czarina, mother of the Czar, and other members of the imperial family acted as sponsors. Salutes were fired in honor of the occasion. The town was handsomely decorated and at night was brilliantly illuminated.
Above: Illustration of Olga's christening.
Above: Olga with her grandmother, the Dowager Empress Marie Feodorovna.



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