Machenka
Également connu sous : Machenka
Person people/mentioned Basic Mis à jour: 2026-03-06
Voir dans le journal 65 mentions Research Status: Basic Last Updated: 2025-07-06 Diary Coverage: Up to 1874-03-28
Overview
Wife of Uncle Stiopa who visits Nice with him in January 1874 and continues as regular household companion.
Relationship to Marie
Aunt by marriage - wife of Marie's Uncle Stiopa (Stepan).
Characteristics
- Marie criticizes her taste, calling her shopping choices "mauvais genre" (bad style)
- Marie says she cannot get used to her manners
- Despite criticism, becomes regular companion on outings
Social Activities
- Visits Nice with husband Stiopa
- Brings Russian salted foods and preserves
- Stays with Walitsky during visits
- Shops for hats at Mortier
Diary References
1874
- January 7: Shopping trip criticized by Marie
- March 28: Accompanies family to Monaco casino, walks with Marie to casino, returns early on 5 o'clock train
1875
- August 16: Accompanies Marie and Dina on a trip to Wiesbaden to find a carriage and horses, encounters German children shouting "hourra!" at them, moonlit carriage ride home discussing elopement and marriage
Research Needed
- Full name (Machenka is diminutive of Maria)
- Maiden name
- Age
- Children