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Alexandra Nikitichna Annenskaya
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| Born | Alexandra Nikitichna Tkachyova 11 July 1840 near Velikiye Luki, Pskov Governorate |
| Died | 19 May 1915 (aged 74) Petrograd |
| Nationality | Russian Empire |
| Genre | Young adult |
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Nikolai Annensky
(m. 1866; died 1912) |
Alexandra Nikitichna Annenskaya (Russian: Алекса́ндра Ники́тична А́нненская, born Tkachyova) was a talented Russian writer and translator. She was born on July 11, 1840, and passed away on May 19, 1915. Alexandra was known for writing inspiring novels for young girls. She also translated many popular books into Russian.
Early Life and Education
Alexandra Annenskaya was born in a small village. This village was located in the Pskov Governorate region of Russia. Her family was from a noble background, but they were not wealthy.
When Alexandra was eleven years old, her family moved to St. Petersburg. She later became a certified teacher. In the 1860s, she even started her own primary school.
Writing and Translations
Alexandra Annenskaya started writing novels for young girls. Her first novel was called The German Teacher. It was published in a magazine called Family and School in 1871. She continued to write many articles for this magazine.
One of her most popular stories was One's Own Way. This story is about a young girl who discovers her own strengths. She finds her purpose after she has to take care of a younger child. Many of Alexandra's stories taught important life lessons.
In 1873, she became very successful with her version of Robinson Crusoe. She also translated many famous books into Russian. She translated works by well-known authors like Mark Twain and H. G. Wells.
In the 1890s, Alexandra began writing biographies. These were stories about the lives of famous people. She wrote about authors like Charles Dickens and Nikolai Gogol. She also wrote about important explorers and role models. These included Michael Faraday, George Washington, and Benjamin Franklin.
Later Life
Alexandra Annenskaya faced some challenges in her life. She married Nikolai Annensky in 1866. Later, she had to move with him due to difficulties he faced.
Alexandra Annenskaya passed away in Saint Petersburg in 1915. Her stories and translations continue to be important.
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