Dolgorukov was a close friend of Nicholas II as well as his advisor , Marshal of the Imperial Court ( 1914 -- 1917 ) and Commander of the Imperial Guard cavalry regiment .
Execution of Prince Vasily Alexandrovich Dolgorukov .
Prince was a close friend of Nicholas II as well as his advisor , Marshal of the Imperial Court ( 1914 -- 1917 ) and Commander of the Imperial Guard cavalry regiment .
Execution of Prince Vasily Alexandrovich Dolgorukov .