members of the House of Romanov. The Romanovs were the Russian imperial family until the Russian Revolution in 1917. The sisters were often referred to by the acronym "OTMA", formed from the first letters of their names. The Grand Duchesses were born into a life of privilege and luxury at the Alexander Palace in Tsarskoye Selo. Despite their royal status, their upbringing emphasized modesty, religious devotion, and charitable work. During World War I, the two eldest sisters, Olga and Tatiana, volunteered as nurses, caring for wounded soldiers in hospitals. Their work earned them admiration and respect, and it provided a glimpse of the harsh realities outside their royal bubble. The Russian Revolution in 1917 marked the end of the Romanovs. The family (Nicholas II, his wife, and his children) was placed under house arrest and eventually moved to Ekaterinburg. On the night of July 16-17 1918, the entire family was executed by Bolshevik forces. The execution was brutal and secretive, and the location of their remains was hidden for many years. The story of the Grand Duchesses has captivated people worldwide, with various myths and legends, particularly surrounding Anastasia. Despite numerous claimants, DNA testing has confirmed the identity of the remains found in 1991 and 2007, putting to rest most of the speculation. The Grand Duchesses are remembered for their grace, resilience, and the tragic end they met. They have been canonized as martyrs by the Russian Orthodox Church Outside Russia in 1981 and by the Russian Orthodox Church inside Russia in 2000.