Smirnoff

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

A gentleman in the Nice Russian social circle who appears at various gatherings and social events.

Key Appearances

• June 14, 1875: Brought from Monte Carlo without a hat, stays at Sapogenikoff house
• July 1, 1875: Present at evening gathering, goes to "antichambe verte" with the young ladies

Social Context

Part of the Russian expatriate community in Nice. The detail about arriving "without a hat" suggests either informality or possible gambling losses (as no hotel would receive someone improperly dressed).

Character Notes

Described as someone who would not be received at any hotel without proper attire ("sans chapeau, comme une canaille"), suggesting either financial difficulties or social impropriety.

Social Activities

• Participates in evening entertainments at the Bashkirtseff household
• Associates with the younger generation (Sapogenikoff sisters)
• Present during loud, boisterous gatherings that embarrass Marie

Related People

• Sapogenikoff family (hosts him)
• Marie Bashkirtseff (observes his behavior)
• Dina (present at gatherings)

Related Places

• Monte Carlo (where he was brought from)
• Sapogenikoff house (where he stays)
• Nice social circle (regular participant)