02257cam a22003253u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003701000130007804000110009104100170010205000070011910000370012624500320016326400510019530000470024633600260029333700260031933800360034550000310038150801730041252011180058553400680170365300240177165300380179585600550183385600430188873953UtSlPG20260610134718.0mcr n260607r20241917utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  a17024725  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aDK1 aDukhovskaia, Varvara,d1854-193114aThe diary of a Russian lady 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2024  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2024-06-30  aPeter Becker and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)  a"The Diary of a Russian Lady" by Barbara Doukhovskoy is a collection of personal reminiscences written in the early 20th century. This engaging work captures the life of a Russian aristocratic woman, offering readers a glimpse into her experiences amid a variety of cultural contexts, travels, and social events across Europe and Russia. The narrative is infused with observations about family, society, and romance, reflecting the vibrancy and complexities of her life.  The opening of the diary introduces Barbara's early memories, beginning with her childhood and upbringing in an aristocratic family. She shares her emotional struggles, playful experiences, and notable characters from her youth, including teachers and family members. Barbara's narrative captures her vivid impressions of life in Kharkoff, her delightful childhood escapades, and the relationships that shape her early years. Her observations blend humor and youthful earnestness, setting the stage for a narrative filled with charm and personal insights into the historical context of her life. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  pOriginally published:cUnited Kingdom: John Long, Limited, 1917  aVoyages and travels  aRussia -- Social life and customs4 uhttps://archive.org/details/diaryofrussianla00dukh40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/73953