Project Gutenberg 2017-04-08 Public domain in the USA. 274 Novikova, Olga Alekseevna 1840 1925 Novikoff, Olga Kireeva, Olga Alekseevna Graham, Stephen 1884 1975 16022949 Russian Memories Introduction -- Editor's preface -- The Russian spirit -- The awakening of Russia -- Mr. Gladstone and I strive for peace -- Mr. Gladstone -- Some social memories -- The Emperor Nicholas I -- "As others see us" -- Jewish Russophobia -- England and the great famine in Russia -- Musical memories -- The Armenian question -- The sobering of Russia -- Miscellaneous memories -- The phantom of nihilism -- Russian prisons and prisoners -- Political prisoners -- The Grand Duke Constantine and Prince Oleg -- Bulgaria's defection and prisoners of war -- The Russian parish -- Russia and England. Produced by Al Haines "Russian Memories" by Olga Alekseevna Novikova is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The work presents the author's reflections on her life and experiences as a significant figure in European diplomatic circles, particularly focusing on her efforts to foster understanding and peace between England and Russia during a tumultuous period. The narrative offers insights into key historical events, notable personalities, and the challenges of international relations at the time. The opening of "Russian Memories" introduces the setting just prior to World War I, emphasizing Novikova's deep emotional connection to her homeland and her desire for national unity. Through vivid recollections of public enthusiasm in Moscow, she highlights the camaraderie formed between Russia and England as allies against a common adversary. The text captures the cultural and political tensions of the era, detailing her interactions with influential leaders such as Mr. Gladstone, her motivations for promoting Russian interests abroad, and her reflections on her brother's brave but tragic death during wartime in the Balkans, which marked a turning point in her life and mission. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 58.8 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. en Russia -- Social life and customs Russia -- Foreign relations -- Great Britain Great Britain -- Foreign relations -- Russia DK Text Browsing: Culture/Civilization/Society Browsing: History - European Category: Biographies Category: History - European Category: History - Modern (1750+) Category: History - Warfare 566444 2025-06-21T15:27:53.163925 text/html 535243 2024-10-23T01:58:02 text/html 1149844 2025-06-21T15:28:01.839836 application/epub+zip 1154925 2025-06-21T15:27:54.932836 application/epub+zip 287217 2025-06-21T15:27:54.005826 application/epub+zip 1305138 2025-06-21T15:28:06.710748 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 1262687 2025-06-21T15:28:00.814773 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 397660 2022-09-24T20:35:30.720167 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 488617 2023-09-23T12:00:02.976664 text/plain 468943 2024-10-23T01:58:02 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 17308 2025-06-21T15:28:06.871786 application/rdf+xml 12090 2025-06-21T15:27:54.153827 image/jpeg 2005 2025-06-21T15:27:54.077805 image/jpeg 1101486 2025-06-21T15:27:53.256903 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 en.wikipedia