Sapogenikoff Family

Research Status: Moderate Last Updated: 2025-07-10 Diary Coverage: Up to July 1, 1875

A Russian family with daughters Marie and Olga who become close friends with Marie Bashkirtseff in Nice during 1875. They are part of the Russian expatriate community and participate in the social life of the French Riviera.

Family Members

• Marie Sapogenikoff (Aglaé) - Close friend of Marie Bashkirtseff
• Olga Sapogenikoff (Euphrosine) - Sister of Marie, also a friend
• Sister - Unnamed sister mentioned in diary

Key Events

• May 15, 1875: Marie and her sister take Marie Bashkirtseff to see Audiffret's château
• July 1, 1875: Described as having poor manners at social gatherings, loud and boisterous
• Three Graces Society: Marie=Aglaé, Olga=Euphrosine, Marie Bashkirtseff=Thalie

Character Notes

Marie Bashkirtseff has mixed feelings about the Sapogenikoff sisters. While she enjoys their friendship and adventures, she is often embarrassed by their loud behavior and fears being associated with their unladylike manners.

Related People

• Marie Bashkirtseff (Thalie in their society)
• Audiffret (object of their château visit)
• Collignon (Marie's governess who hears their stories)

Research Notes

The Sapogenikoff family represents the type of Russian expatriate families living in Nice during the 1870s. Their behavior provides insight into varying standards of conduct among different social circles.