Mania

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