Anitchkoff
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Aktualizováno: 2025-06-30
Research Status: Basic Last Updated: 2025-06-30 Diary Coverage: Up to 1874-01-01
Overview
The Anitchkoff family (also spelled Anichkov) was a prominent Russian noble family that appears frequently in Marie Bashkirtseff's diary. They were part of the Russian expatriate community in Nice during the 1870s.
Family Members Mentioned
Madame Anitchkoff
- Appears in social situations
- October 1, 1873: Mentioned alongside Olga in social gathering
- November 25, 1873: Referenced as "Mme Anitchkoff"
- Part of the Russian ladies' social circle in Nice
Olga Anitchkoff
- Young woman, likely similar age to Marie
- October 1, 1873: Present at social gatherings
- Appears to be daughter of Madame Anitchkoff
Social Position
The Anitchkoffs represent:
- Russian Nobility: Part of the expatriate Russian aristocracy
- Nice Society: Regular participants in the winter social season
- Marie's Social Circle: Frequent enough presence to be mentioned without explanation
Role in the Diary
The family appears as:
- Social Companions: Present at gatherings and events
- Russian Community: Part of the network of Russian families in Nice
- Background Figures: Mentioned naturally as part of daily social life
Historical Context
The Anitchkoff name is significant in Russian history:
- Anitchkov Palace: Famous palace in St. Petersburg
- Noble Lineage: Ancient Russian noble family
- Cultural Connections: Often involved in arts and imperial service
Russian noble families like the Anitchkoffs commonly:
- Wintered in Nice for health and social reasons
- Maintained connections with other Russian expatriates
- Participated in the international social season
- Often lived in France due to political or personal reasons
Relationship to Other Figures
- Connected to the general Russian expatriate community
- Part of the same social events as the Bashkirtseff family
- Likely knew other Russian families mentioned (Miloradovitch, etc.)
Questions for Further Research
- What was their specific connection to the Bashkirtseff family?
- Were they permanent residents or seasonal visitors to Nice?
- What was their relationship to the St. Petersburg Anitchkovs?
- Did Olga remain friends with Marie in later years?
%% 2025-06-30T21:40:00 RSR: Created entry for Anitchkoff family based on 1873 diary references %%