Mania

Also known as: Mania

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Research Status: Basic Last Updated: 2025-07-06 Diary Coverage: Up to 1874-03-27

Identity

Charming young woman, sister of Katia who married Potemkine.

Diary References

1874

March 27: Marie describes her: "Mania est une charmante fille" (Mania is a charming girl). Tells story of sister's engagement to Potemkine, including how he cried, courted her, and kissed Katia's hand by a window.

Context

Russian diminutive name (Maria?)
Sister to Katia (now Mme Potemkine)
Good storyteller
Part of Russian social circle in Nice
Witness to sister's romantic engagement

Related Entries

#Katia - Sister
#Potemkine - Brother-in-law

Research Notes

"Mania" typical Russian diminutive for Maria
Family part of Russian nobility in Nice
Engagement stories important social currency

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