Stepa Babanine (Uncle Stepa/Etienne)
Également connu sous : Babanine, Etienne, Oncle Etienne, Oncle Etienne (Uncle Etienne), Stepa Babanine, Stepa Babanine (Uncle Stepa/Etienne), Tante Etienne, Uncle Etienne, Uncle Stepa/Etienne
Basic Information
Stepa (Stepan) Babanine was one of Marie's maternal uncles. "Etienne" is the French equivalent of the Russian name "Stepan." Nicknames: Stiopa.
Family
- Married Marie Babanine née Kandiba (Mashenka/Machenka), who was the daughter of Domenica by her first marriage
- His estate was at Chpatovska in Ukraine
Significance
Stepa was one of the Babanine brothers who, along with Georges, caused various scandals in Poltava. He later married Domenica's daughter from her first marriage (Mashenka), creating a complex family arrangement.
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Research Status: Basic Last Updated: 2025-07-06 Diary Coverage: Up to 1874-03-28
Overview
"Uncle Stiopa" (Uncle Stepan) - Russian family member who visits Nice with wife Machenka in January 1874 and remains as regular household member.
Relationship to Marie
Affectionate uncle who "finds her beautiful because he loves her." Brings Russian delicacies and preserves when visiting.
Characteristics
- Patriotic - tries to convince Marie that Russia is better than abroad
- Traditional - suggests Marie should marry a Grand Duke
- Teasing - notices and points out when Marie blushes at mention of Hamilton
- Regular gambling participant at casino
Social Activities
- Stays with Walitsky during Nice visits
- Participates in Russian Christmas Eve traditions
- Engages in family discussions about Russian nobility
- Accompanies family to Monaco casino
Diary References
1874
- January 5: Christmas visit with wife Machenka
- March 28: Goes to Monaco with family party, lunches with Marie and Paul at casino restaurant at 2:30
Research Needed
- Full name (Stepan + patronymic and surname)
- Exact relationship (maternal or paternal side?)
- Occupation or social position
- Connection to other Russian visitors
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