Consorts of Russian tsars

[Mourka]

Dear Stephanie,

In Catherine's case, her name change from Sofia was because Elizabeth didn't want to make an association with Sofia, Peter the Great's sister, who was banned to a monastary for trying to take the throne away from Peter.  But generally, it is about the Russian Orthodox religion.  A person has to be named after a saint.

As to the Feodorovna, that is a good question which I don't know the answer yet, but I will find out.

Best,

Margarita

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