“Never since the dawn of Russian history had there been such a time of fear, grief and horror – a time described by the poetess Akhmatova as ‘When only the dead could smile’.” — Eugenie Fraser Copy Share Image
“The relationship between the teacher and pupil was formal. When addressed by the teacher only the surname of the girl was used – never… — Eugenie Fraser Copy Share Image
“Each child, with the lightheartedness of a cuckoo, was passed on to the care of a wet nurse, a nanny and later a governess.… — Eugenie Fraser Copy Share Image
“Secretiveness and reticence in any form were alien to Babushka as they were to most Russians, the exception being if they were afraid, or… — Eugenie Fraser Copy Share Image
“Never since the dawn of Russian history had there been such a time of fear, grief and horror – a time described by the… — Eugenie Fraser Copy Share Image
