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Sophia von Buxhoeveden

10 Nov 1778 – 4 Aug 1829

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  • Born10 Nov 1778not verified1 source
  • MarriedArkady Nelidovnot verified1 source
  • Died4 Aug 1829not verified1 source

A life in time

  1. 10 Nov 1778

    Born

  2. 1814

    A daughter is born

  3. 4 Aug 1829

    Dies, aged 50

Family

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During her lifetime

She lived through 6 decades. Pick one to hear and see what it was like.

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The 1770s · Sophia is born

In the news1773–1775

The Pugachev Peasant Revolt

A massive peasant and Cossack uprising led by Yemelyan Pugachev broke out, threatening the social structure of the empire.

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.

Daily life

Wooden homes and new urban layouts

In the late 18th century, ordinary urban houses were built of wood, which created a constant risk of devastating fires across entire neighborhoods. New urban houses began to feature central corridors instead of the traditional layout where rooms were arranged directly around a central stove.

In the news1771

The 1771 Moscow Plague Epidemic

A devastating bubonic plague epidemic killed between 52,000 and 100,000 people in Moscow, about one-sixth to one-third of the city's population.

Music

Popular instruments and music in society

In fashionable society, the harp and guitar became increasingly popular for accompanying sentimental songs and romances, while the polonaises of the Polish composer Kozlowski were played constantly in homes and at social gatherings.

In Europe1772–1795

Poland is partitioned

Russia, Prussia and Austria divided Poland among themselves in three steps until, in 1795, it vanished from the map for 123 years.

Getting around

The podorozhnaya travel permit system

Travelers could obtain a podorozhnaya, a travel permit that authorized the use of state-provided post horses and required payment of a fee for every verst traveled.