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Sergey Savvich Yakovlev

Saint Petersburg, 27 Apr 1763 – Saint Petersburg, 1 Feb 1818

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  • Born27 Apr 1763, Saint Petersburgnot verified1 source
  • Died1 Feb 1818, Saint Petersburgnot verified1 source

A life in time

  1. 27 Apr 1763

    Born in Saint Petersburg

  2. 1803

    A daughter is born

  3. 1 Feb 1818

    Dies in Saint Petersburg, aged 54

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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 · Sergey 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

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.

At the table

Kvas was the universal drink

Kvas, a light, slightly alcoholic drink made from fermented rye bread, was a universal beverage for ordinary people. It was so essential that it was also used as a base for soups and to braise meat.

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.

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What people wore

Peasant everyday winter and summer clothing

Peasant men wore linen shirts and trousers, while women wore long linen shirts and a checkered woolen skirt called a poneva. In winter, both wore sheepskin coats with the fur turned inward to stay warm.

Music

Unique Eighteenth-Century Russian Horn Orchestras

In the mid-eighteenth century, the unique horn orchestra became a feature of Russian culture, consisting of 50 to 91 musicians playing brass horns that could each produce only one specific note.

Daily life

The versatile Russian stove and new ceilings

The Russian stove served as the center of the home for cooking and heating, often featuring a dedicated sleeping bench on top. During the 18th century, homes increasingly adopted flat ceilings, which helped distribute smoke more evenly, reducing the need for the traditional smoke-venting windows.