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100 1 _aAksakov, S. T.
_q(Sergei Timofeevich),
_d1791-1859
245 1 2 _aA Russian Gentleman
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2012
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
_btxt
_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2012-02-06
505 0 _aStepan Mihailovitch Bagroff [i.e. Aksakov] -- Mihail Maximovitch Kurolyessoff -- The marriage of the young Bagroff -- The young couple at Bagrovo -- Life at Ufa.
508 _aE-text prepared by Hunter Monroe and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team (http://www.pgdp.net) from page images generously made available by Internet Archive (http://www.archive.org)
520 _a"A Russian Gentleman" by S. T. Aksakov is an autobiographical work written in the mid-19th century. The narrative focuses on Aksakoff's grandfather, Stepan Mihailovitch Bagroff, providing vivid depictions of the family's life, customs, and the socio-political context of the time in Russia. The story traces his grandfather's journey from his ancestral estate in Simbirsk to a new life in the fertile regions of Ufa while highlighting the grand patriarch's profound character and his interactions with family and local society. The opening of "A Russian Gentleman" introduces Stepan Mihailovitch Bagroff as a man of both physical strength and strong principles, driven by a desire for a peaceful life away from familial disputes and complications over land ownership. Discontented by his cramped living situation, he embarks on a migration in search of fertile land, guided by tales of abundance in the Ufa district. The narrative paints a picture of a determined man, reflecting on the social dynamics he encounters, including the complexities of negotiating land deals with local Bashkir chiefs, highlighting his integrity and respect for the native culture while remaining focused on securing a stable future for his family. This glimpse into his grandfather’s life sets the stage for the deeper exploration of family ties and the intricate fabric of Russian society that Aksakoff weaves throughout the memoir. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aAksakov, S. T. (Sergei Timofeevich), 1791-1859 -- Family
653 _aAksakov family
653 _aRussia -- Social life and customs -- 1533-1917
653 _aRussia -- Biography
700 1 _aDuff, J. D.
_q(James Duff),
_d1860-1940
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/38781
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