FROM THE HEAD OF THE IMPERIAL HOUSE OF RUSSIA

to the Secretary of the Knights’ Council

of the Imperial Military Order of St. Nicholas the Wonderworker

President of the Heraldic Office of the City of Moscow,

Colonel O.V. Kuznetsov

Dear Oleg Viacheslavovich,

I send you my heartfelt congratulations on your 60^th birthday!

I appreciate very much the contributions you make to the preservation and development of the traditions of Russian heraldry and, in general, to the historical heritage of Russia.

You helped in significant ways the revival of the Imperial Military Order of St. Nicholas the Wonderworker and did much to ensure that the Orders of Our House find a proper and suitable place in the modern life of our Motherland as honourable associations that unite our countrymen in a spirit of patriotism and charity.

I and my son and heir, Grand Duke George of Russia, are enormously grateful for your many years of unwavering support and dedication.

We wish you good health, robust strength, and God’s help in serving our country.

In recognition for your efforts and achievements, I consider it proper to elevate you to the dignity of Knight of the Imperial and Royal Order of St. Stanislaw, First Class.

Assuring you of Our continuing favor,

MARIA

Madrid, 18/31 October 2020