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100 1 _aNovikova, Olga Alekseevna,
_d1840-1925
245 1 0 _aRussian Memories
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2017
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
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500 _aRelease date is 2017-04-08
505 0 _aIntroduction -- Editor's preface -- The Russian spirit -- The awakening of Russia -- Mr. Gladstone and I strive for peace -- Mr. Gladstone -- Some social memories -- The Emperor Nicholas I -- "As others see us" -- Jewish Russophobia -- England and the great famine in Russia -- Musical memories -- The Armenian question -- The sobering of Russia -- Miscellaneous memories -- The phantom of nihilism -- Russian prisons and prisoners -- Political prisoners -- The Grand Duke Constantine and Prince Oleg -- Bulgaria's defection and prisoners of war -- The Russian parish -- Russia and England.
508 _aProduced by Al Haines
520 _a"Russian Memories" by Olga Alekseevna Novikova is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The work presents the author's reflections on her life and experiences as a significant figure in European diplomatic circles, particularly focusing on her efforts to foster understanding and peace between England and Russia during a tumultuous period. The narrative offers insights into key historical events, notable personalities, and the challenges of international relations at the time. The opening of "Russian Memories" introduces the setting just prior to World War I, emphasizing Novikova's deep emotional connection to her homeland and her desire for national unity. Through vivid recollections of public enthusiasm in Moscow, she highlights the camaraderie formed between Russia and England as allies against a common adversary. The text captures the cultural and political tensions of the era, detailing her interactions with influential leaders such as Mr. Gladstone, her motivations for promoting Russian interests abroad, and her reflections on her brother's brave but tragic death during wartime in the Balkans, which marked a turning point in her life and mission. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aRussia -- Social life and customs
653 _aRussia -- Foreign relations -- Great Britain
653 _aGreat Britain -- Foreign relations -- Russia
700 1 _aGraham, Stephen,
_d1884-1975
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/54507
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