* Since the reign of Paul I, who had 10 children, the titles "Grand Duke" and "Grand Duchess" have been given to the children of the reigning monarch. This was officially fixed in the "Institution of the Imperial Family" of Paul I dated April 5, 1797. Urban and suburban residences were built for each of them. Did you know that there are three Mikhailovsky Palaces in St. Petersburg? Mikhailovsky, Novo-Mikhailovsky and Malo-Mikhailovsky. And Mikhail Alexandrovich's mansion. Each of the Grand Dukes and Princesses left their mark in the history of the Russian Empire. They served the Fatherland faithfully, led regiments, and sometimes entire armies. They were engaged in charity. But there was also a private life. They fell in love, got married (sometimes against their parents' wishes), ordered gifts for their loved ones and dresses from the best tailors, spent time at balls and restaurants. We will talk about the prominent representatives of the imperial family.