Les Tutcheff

Research Status: Basic Last Updated: 2025-07-05 Diary Coverage: Up to 1874-02-14-15

Identity

Russian family that Marie's mother considers as an alternative living arrangement when feeling overwhelmed by social pressures.

Diary References

1874

• February 14: During the emotional breakdown after the concert humiliation, Marie's mother suggests "nous ferons mieux de vivre avec les Tutcheff" as an escape from their current difficult social position.

Context

• Russian family, likely relatives or close family friends
• Represents a refuge from current social difficulties
• Alternative living arrangement for the Bashkirtseff family
• Symbol of retreat from Nice society when social pressures become unbearable
• Mother's suggestion indicates level of desperation about their social isolation