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George Mikhailovich, Count Brasov

Moscow, 6 Aug 1910 – Auxerre, 22 Jul 1931

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A life in time

  1. 6 Aug 1910

    Born in Moscow

  2. 22 Jul 1931

    Dies in Auxerre, aged 20

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During his lifetime

He lived through 3 decades. Pick one to hear and see what it was like around Moscow.

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The 1910s · George is born in Moscow

In the news1917

The Russian Revolution Begins

The Russian Revolution led to the abdication of the Tsar and the eventual establishment of a communist state.

What people wore

Versatile Outerwear and Fashionable Galoshes

A sheepskin coat (polushubok) was a vital, multi-purpose garment for many ordinary people, serving as both clothing and bedding regardless of the season. By the early 20th century, fashionable country women began wearing galoshes even in hot weather as a status symbol.

Getting around

Slow river travel against the current

River travel against the current was slow; barges pulled by human haulers (burlaks) from Astrakhan to Nizhny Novgorod covered only about 30 km per day, requiring 70 to 75 days for the trip.

The Spanish flu. A flu pandemic infected a third of humanity and killed some 50 million people, more than the war that had just ended.Around the world · 1918–1920

The Spanish flu. A flu pandemic infected a third of humanity and killed some 50 million people, more than the war that had just ended.

Otis Historical Archives, National Museum of Health and Medicine · public domain

In the news1914

Entry Into World War I

Russia entered the First World War, which caused severe food shortages, hyperinflation, and massive casualties among the civilian population.

Music

The origins of the Russian garmon

In 1839, a Tula gunsmith purchased an imported harmonica for 40 roubles and used it to create the garmon, an instrument that became central to Russian village celebrations.

Daily life

Poor conditions in urban worker housing

In urban areas like St. Petersburg, worker housing was frequently described as damp, dark, and filthy, with many residents lacking access to basic running water or toilets. In some studied apartments, entire families lived in spaces similar to kitchens, with some individuals completely deprived of natural daylight.