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- ↑ "The Romanoff Dynasty". Romanoff Center for Russian Studies – Dodge Family College of Arts and Sciences (The University of Oklahoma). Retrieved 2 August 2023.
- ↑ Friedman, Emily (2007-09-26). "Russian Heir, 32, Mysteriously Commits Suicide". ABC News . Retrieved 2008-01-28.
