Machenka

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

Research Needed

• Full name (Machenka is diminutive of Maria)
• Maiden name
• Age
• Children