Bashkirtseff

Nejentsov

Basic Aktualizováno: 2025-07-06

Research Status: Basic Last Updated: 2025-07-06 Diary Coverage: Up to 1874-04-11

Identity

Russian man who appears to be inappropriately attached to Paul, Marie's 14-year-old brother.

Diary References

1874

  • April 11: Suspected of sending a bouquet of daisies through Paul. "Un certain Nejentsov qui ne quitte pas Paul" (A certain Nejentsov who doesn't leave Paul's side). Family puzzled by his interest in a young boy: "Nous ne comprenons pas non plus quel charme il peut trouver dans la société d'un garçonnet comme Paul" (We don't understand what charm he can find in the company of a young boy like Paul).

Context

  • Russian expatriate in Nice
  • Constantly with Paul ("ne quitte pas")
  • Suspected of using Paul to send flowers to Marie
  • Walitsky suggests interest in Moussia and Dina
  • Family finds his attachment to Paul inappropriate
  • Part of Paul's concerning social circle

Related Entries

Research Notes

  • Adult men's inappropriate interest in adolescent boys
  • Russian expatriate social dynamics
  • Grooming behaviors in 1870s society