Project Gutenberg 2014-05-31 Public domain in the USA. 199 Wade, Mary Hazelton Blanchard 1860 1936 Wade, Mary Hazleton Bridgman, L. J. (Lewis Jesse) 1857 1931 Bridgman, Lewis Jesse Bridgeman, Lewis Jesse 01018463 Our Little Russian Cousin Produced by Emmy, Beth Baran and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net "Our Little Russian Cousin" by Mary Hazelton Blanchard Wade is a children's book that falls within the realm of juvenile fiction, likely written in the early 20th century. The book offers a charming glimpse into the life of a Russian girl named Petrovna, depicting the customs, culture, and daily activities of children in Russia. It aims to educate young readers about life in another country while also entertaining them with relatable childhood experiences. The story follows Petrovna, a spirited 10-year-old girl living in St. Petersburg, and her brother Ivan as they navigate their vibrant, snow-covered world filled with skating, coasting, and family gatherings. Through vivid descriptions, readers are introduced to the unique features of Russian life, including customs surrounding meals, religious practices, and traditional clothing. The narrative is interwoven with descriptions of Petrovna's family life, her education with a governess, and their interactions with people from different social strata, including the peasantry. The book culminates in a journey to the Great Fair of Nijni-Novgorod, highlighting the diversity and richness of Russian culture while emphasizing family values and a child's perspective on the world around her. (This is an automatically generated summary.) file:///public/vhost/g/gutenberg/html/files/45845/45845-h/images/cover.jpg Reading ease score: 83.7 (6th grade). Easy to read. en Children -- Russia -- Juvenile literature DK PZ Text Category: Children & Young Adult Reading Category: Russian Literature 142424 2025-08-18T13:36:17.666130 text/html 121636 2024-10-24T07:40:42 text/html 411695 2025-08-18T13:36:21.299143 application/epub+zip 412954 2025-08-18T13:36:18.376103 application/epub+zip 111575 2025-08-18T13:36:18.001139 application/epub+zip 483088 2025-08-18T13:36:23.358154 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 467452 2025-08-18T13:36:20.804095 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 156387 2022-09-20T20:45:38.216889 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 113478 2025-08-18T13:36:17.183157 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 93608 2024-10-24T07:40:42 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 17170 2025-08-18T13:36:23.504074 application/rdf+xml 26457 2025-08-18T13:36:18.095106 image/jpeg 3756 2025-08-18T13:36:18.041111 image/jpeg 395544 2025-08-18T13:36:17.712123 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog en.wikipedia