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Family. School. Revolution. 1902–1920

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A. N. Berezina's (1902–1973) fictionalized memoirs of her prosperous childhood and turbulent youth, published for the first time, are presented alongside her poems, which depict in classical terms the experiences of a woman from a highly intelligent family who found herself in a declassed state during the thaw of the 1960s. Using V. P. Kuzmina's gymnasium as an example, the reader can become acquainted with the Russian educational system of the early 20th century, described by the author as best she could as she observed it as a teenager. In addition to details of everyday life in St. Petersburg, Berezina's notes also offer vivid insights into Russian Finland and the way of life in Siberia, particularly Irkutsk, before and during the revolutions of 1917. The uniqueness of Berezina's texts lies in the fact that the Russian Revolution and World War II are presented through the perceptions of the students of that time. Berezina's epigrams, like her memoirs, were written in the 1960s. Inspired by the forms, motifs, and style of Hellenism, beloved in her youth, the author examines her experiences through the prism of the seemingly dispassionate perspective characteristic of the ancients. The text is illustrated by Berezina's selected drawings, the motifs of which developed even before her verbal experiments.

The book is sure to appeal to those interested in learning more about life in the early 20th century, both in the capital and on the outskirts of Russia.
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