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Alexey Bobrinsky

Saint Petersburg, 22 Apr 1762 – Bogoroditsk, 2 Jul 1813

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Facts and their sources

  • Born22 Apr 1762, Saint Petersburgnot verified1 source
  • Died2 Jul 1813, Bogoroditsknot verified1 source
  • FatherGrigory Orlovnot verified1 source
  • MotherCatherine II of Russianot verified1 source

A life in time

  1. 22 Apr 1762

    Born in Saint Petersburg

  2. 2 Jul 1813

    Dies in Bogoroditsk, aged 51

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During his lifetime

He lived through 6 decades. Pick one to hear and see what it was like around Saint Petersburg.

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The 1760s · Alexey is born in Saint Petersburg

In the news1769

Introduction of Paper Money

The government introduced paper money, known as assignats, for the first time in 1769, though ordinary people initially distrusted them and preferred metal coins.

Getting around

Average travel speed by carriage

In the 18th century, the average speed of travel for noble families using their own horses and carriages was about 5 km/h.

At the table

Sour cabbage soup was daily fare

Shchi, a soup made from sour cabbage or sauerkraut, was the most common daily meal, often enriched with hemp oil in fasting periods or sour cream on regular days. In the absence of meat, this soup served as the main course, frequently accompanied by porridge.

The Seven Years’ War. Fought in Europe, the Americas, Africa and India, often called the first world war: Britain took Canada and India from France.Around the world · 1756–1763

The Seven Years’ War. Fought in Europe, the Americas, Africa and India, often called the first world war: Britain took Canada and India from France.

Blaue Max · CC BY-SA 4.0

What people wore

Inherited silk festive clothing of wealthy families

Merchant and wealthy peasant women cherished festive clothing made from thick silk fabrics like satin and brocade, which were passed down through generations. These colorful, expensive garments were often adorned with large, bright floral patterns that reflected a blend of European trends and traditional folk art.

Music

Social Gatherings and Folk Music Traditions

During the eighteenth century, young people often organized gatherings where they sang and danced, such as the cabbage-chopping parties, where work was followed by music and dancing once the older adults left the room.

Daily life

Small, dim living spaces in wooden huts

The main living area of a typical wooden izba was quite small, often providing only 2 to 3 square meters per person. Rooms were frequently lit by splinter torches, and windows were often unglazed, covered instead with bull's bladder.