“Secretiveness and reticence in any form were alien to Babushka as they were to most Russians, the exception being if they were afraid, or guilty of some ulterior motive. Babushka openly discussed money matters from the price of food to… — 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
