Diary of Marie Bashkirtseff

Princess Galitzine

Also known as: Princess Galitzine, Galitzine

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Research Status: Basic Last Updated: 2025-07-05 Diary Coverage: Up to 1874-01-25

Identity

Russian princess who is antagonistic toward the Bashkirtseff family despite their kindness.

Diary References

1874

  • January 25: Abrial warns that she is their enemy who "ne pardonnera jamais les bienfaits dont on la comble" (will never forgive the kindness shown her). He advises she should leave quickly.

1873

  • Multiple references to difficult relationship

Context

  • Russian noble family (Голицын)
  • Paradoxically resents benefactors
  • Creates social complications
  • Example of émigré community tensions