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The diary of a Russian lady
Reminiscences of Barbara Doukhovskoy (née princesse Galitzine)By Varvara Dukhovskaia
Length23h 31m
About this audiobook
In "The Diary of a Russian Lady," Varvara Dukhovskaia masterfully crafts a poignant narrative that captures the essence of Russian society in the early 20th century. Through the intimate lens of personal reflection, Dukhovskaia presents a diary format rich in emotive language and vivid imagery, offering readers a rare glimpse into the trials and tribulations faced by women of her time. The diary's entries oscillate between moments of profound joy and deep sorrow, echoing the tumultuous historical context of pre-revolutionary Russia, while engaging with themes of identity, femininity, and societal expectation. Varvara Dukhovskaia, a prominent figure in Russian literature, draws upon her own experiences as a woman navigating the complexities of a rapidly changing world. Her background in literature and the arts, coupled with her first-hand observations of the shifting political landscape, infuses her writing with authenticity and depth. Dukhovskaia's unique perspective allows her to present a compelling blend of personal narrative and socio-political commentary, illuminating the struggles and resilience of women in a patriarchal society. This book is highly recommended for readers interested in gender studies, Russian history, or literary exploration of the personal against the political. Dukhovskaia's lyrical prose and insightful reflections encourage a deeper understanding of the challenges faced by women and make "The Diary of a Russian Lady" an essential read for anyone seeking to appreciate the nuanced intersections of identity and culture in a fascinating period.
Audiobook details
GenreBiography and Memoir
Length23 hrs 31 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateMar 2, 2025
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1Preface
65CHAPTER LXIV ACROSS THE PACIFIC
2BOOK I CHAPTER I EARLY RECOLLECTIONS
66CHAPTER LXV YOKOHAMA
3CHAPTER II MY FIRST TRIP ABROAD
67CHAPTER LXVI TOKIO
4CHAPTER III MY FIRST APPEARANCE IN SOCIETY
68CHAPTER LXVII KOBE
5CHAPTER IV MY SECOND TRIP ABROAD
69CHAPTER LXVIII ACROSS THE INLAND SEA
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6CHAPTER V MY SECOND SEASON IN ST. PETERSBURG
70CHAPTER LXIX NAGASAKI
7CHAPTER VI DOLGIK
71CHAPTER LXX ACROSS THE JAPANESE SEA
8CHAPTER VII IN ST. PETERSBURG AGAIN
72CHAPTER LXXI SIBERIA VLADIVOSTOCK
9CHAPTER VIII THE CRIMEA
73CHAPTER LXXII OUR JOURNEY TO KHABAROVSK
10CHAPTER IX WINTER IN ST. PETERSBURG
74CHAPTER LXXIII KHABAROVSK
11CHAPTER X THE CAUCASUS
75CHAPTER LXXIV OUR VOYAGE AROUND THE WORLD
12CHAPTER XI MARRIAGE
76CHAPTER LXXV ON OUR WAY TO JAPAN
13CHAPTER XII TIFLIS
77CHAPTER LXXVI NAGASAKI
14CHAPTER XIII ALEXANDROPOL
78CHAPTER LXXVII FROM NAGASAKI TO SHANGHAI
15CHAPTER XIV THE TURCO-RUSSIAN WAR
79CHAPTER LXXVIII SHANGHAI
16CHAPTER XV KARS
80CHAPTER LXXIX HONG-KONG
17CHAPTER XVI ON MY WAY TO ERZEROUM
81CHAPTER LXXX SAIGON
18CHAPTER XVII ERZEROUM
82CHAPTER LXXXI SINGAPORE
19CHAPTER XVIII ST. PETERSBURG
83CHAPTER LXXXII JAVA—BATAVIA
20CHAPTER XIX MOSCOW
84CHAPTER LXXXIII SINGAPORE
21CHAPTER XX OUR JOURNEY ABROAD
85CHAPTER LXXXIV COLOMBO
22CHAPTER XXI BOULOGNE-SUR-MER
86CHAPTER LXXXV ADEN
23CHAPTER XXII LONDON
87CHAPTER LXXXVI SUEZ
24CHAPTER XXIII PARIS
88CHAPTER LXXXVII PORT SAÏD
25CHAPTER XXIV ON OUR WAY TO LUCERNE
89CHAPTER LXXXVIII ON THE MEDITERRANEAN
26CHAPTER XXV LUCERNE
90CHAPTER LXXXIX MARSEILLES
27CHAPTER XXVI INTERLAKEN
91CHAPTER XC MONTE-CARLO
28CHAPTER XXVII MONTREUX
92CHAPTER XCI NICE
29CHAPTER XXVIII GENEVA
93CHAPTER XCII PARIS
30CHAPTER XXIX MILAN
94CHAPTER XCIII ST. PETERSBURG CORONATION OF NICOLAS II
31CHAPTER XXX VILLA D’ESTE
95CHAPTER XCIV OUR WAY BACK TO KHABAROVSK VIA ODESSA
32CHAPTER XXXI CERNOBBIO
96CHAPTER XCV PORT SAÏD
33CHAPTER XXXII VENICE
97CHAPTER XCVI SUEZ
34CHAPTER XXXIII FLORENCE
98CHAPTER XCVII ADEN
35CHAPTER XXXIV ROME
99CHAPTER XCVIII COLOMBO
36CHAPTER XXXV NAPLES
100CHAPTER XCIX SINGAPORE
37CHAPTER XXXVI PEISSENBERG
101CHAPTER C FROM SINGAPORE TO NAGASAKI
38CHAPTER XXXVII ON THE RHINE
102CHAPTER CI NAGASAKI
39CHAPTER XXXVIII ROTTERDAM
103CHAPTER CII VLADIVOSTOCK
40CHAPTER XXXIX LONDON
104CHAPTER CIII KHABAROVSK
41CHAPTER XL MOSCOW
105CHAPTER CIV BACK TO RUSSIA
42CHAPTER XLI BIARRITZ
106CHAPTER CV VLADIVOSTOCK
43CHAPTER XLII MADRID
107CHAPTER CVI NAGASAKI
44CHAPTER XLIII SARAGOSSA
108CHAPTER CVII SHANGHAI
45CHAPTER XLIV BARCELONA
109CHAPTER CVIII HONG-KONG
46CHAPTER XLV SAN REMO
110CHAPTER CIX CANTON
47CHAPTER XLVI PARIS
111CHAPTER CX MACAO
48CHAPTER XLVII MOSCOW
112CHAPTER CXI HONG-KONG
49CHAPTER XLVIII COPENHAGEN
113CHAPTER CXII SAIGON
50CHAPTER XLIX MOSCOW
114CHAPTER CXIII SINGAPORE
51CHAPTER L PARIS
115CHAPTER CXIV FROM SINGAPORE TO SUEZ
52CHAPTER LI TROUVILLE
116CHAPTER CXV SUEZ
53CHAPTER LII MOSCOW
117CHAPTER CXVI CAIRO
54CHAPTER LIII A TRIP TO EGYPT
118CHAPTER CXVII PORT SAÏD
55CHAPTER LIV CONSTANTINOPLE
119CHAPTER CXVIII ST. PETERSBURG
56CHAPTER LV ATHENS
120CHAPTER CXIX OUR JOURNEY TO TASHKEND
57CHAPTER LVI IN PHARAOH LAND
121CHAPTER CXX TASHKEND
58CHAPTER LVII OUR WAY BACK TO RUSSIA
122CHAPTER CXXI ST. PETERSBURG
59CHAPTER LVIII PROMOTION OF MY HUSBAND TO THE POST OF GOVERNOR-GENERAL OF THE AMOUR PROVINCES IN EASTERN SIBERIA
123CHAPTER CXXII A SHORT PEEP AT ST. PETERSBURG AND BACK TO TASHKEND
60CHAPTER LIX ACROSS THE ATLANTIC
124CHAPTER CXXIII PARIS WORLD’S FAIR
61CHAPTER LX NEW YORK
125CHAPTER CXXIV KISSINGEN
62CHAPTER LXI NIAGARA FALLS
126CHAPTER CXXV BACK TO TASHKEND FOR THE LAST TIME
63CHAPTER LXII CHICAGO
127CHAPTER CXXVI DEFINITE DEPARTURE FOR ST. PETERSBURG
64CHAPTER LXIII SAN FRANCISCO
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