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Russian Scientists Find Romanov Emperor Ivan VI's Remains, Interfax Says

Russian scientists found the remains of Emperor Ivan VI in the village of Kholmogory in the northern Arkhangelsk region, Interfax reported, citing Anatoly Karanin, head of the archaelogical team that made the discovery.

Karanin said the likelihood that the remains are genuine is “extremely high,” the Moscow-based news service reported today....
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