The Romanov dynasty and the hunt for Russia’s incredible tsar’s treasure

By tracing the way, in which the royal treasures were appreciated in the nearly 100 years since the murder of Tsar Nicholas II and his family in 1918, we get a very intimate and special look at Russia and its heritage – past and present. With the upcoming 400th anniversary of the Romanov dynasty in 2013, we are going on a search for what is left of one of the once wealthiest ruling families, its members, private treasures and jewels. We also follow the path of the state’s gold reserves, which went on a mysterious train journey after the Russian Revolution in 1917. We will meet members of the Romanov family, collectors and experts, follow them to archives, museums, private collections and auctions, and will even go on a diving expedition, looking for the Tsar’s gold. By tracing the way, in which the royal treasures were appreciated in the nearly 100 years since the murder of Tsar Nicholas II and his family in 1918, we get a very intimate and special look at Russia and its heritage - past and present.