02362cam a22003253u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003704000110007804100170008905000070010610000240011324500810013726400510021830000470026933600260031633700260034233800360036850000310040450800470043552012580048253400450174065300450178565300630183065300830189385600430197699900170201922655UtSlPG20260610133524.0mcr n260607r2007||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aDK1 aMoukhanoff, Michael10aNelka :bMrs. Helen de Smirnoff Moukhanoff, 1878-1963, a Biographical Sketch 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2007  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2007-09-17  aE-text prepared by John Young Le Bourgeois  a"Nelka" by Michael Moukhanoff is a biographical sketch written in the early 21st century. It chronicles the life of Nelka de Smirnoff, born into a complex cultural heritage, as she navigates the emotional and ideological conflicts stemming from her Russian and American identities. The narrative is anchored in the personal letters and memories of those who knew her, painting a vivid picture of her aspirations, experiences, and the challenges she faced throughout her life.  At the start of the memoir, we are introduced to Nelka's early life, her upbringing in a household steeped in both Russian nobility and American aristocracy, and the profound impact of her father's early death. As a child, Nelka exhibited an early interest in literature, art, and animals, which became central themes throughout her life. The narrative illustrates her internal struggles with dual national loyalties, her pursuit of knowledge, and her deep emotional connections to family, particularly after the loss of her mother. The opening chapters set the stage for understanding Nelka’s tumultuous journey through an era defined by war, personal loss, and societal change, highlighting her quest for identity and purpose. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aMoukhanoff, Helen de Smirnoff, 1878-1963  aMoukhanoff, Helen de Smirnoff, 1878-1963 -- Correspondence  aRussia (Federation) -- History -- Revolution, 1917-1921 -- Personal narratives40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/22655  c63772d63772