Evgeniya Shakhovskaya facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Evgeniya Shakhovskaya
Shakhovskaya and Abramovich Vsevolod Mikhaylovich in 1913
Born	1889  Saint Petersburg
Died	1920  (aged 30–31) Kyiv

Princess Eugenie Mikhailovna Shakhovskaya (1889–1920) was a brave and pioneering Russian aviator. Born in St. Petersburg, she became famous for being the first woman to fly for the military. She flew important missions during World War I.

Early Flying Dreams

Eugenie Shakhovskaya began her journey into aviation in 1911. She was very keen to learn how to fly an airplane. By 1912, she had successfully earned her pilot's license. This was a big achievement for a woman at that time.

A Pause in Her Passion

In 1913, Eugenie decided to stop flying for a while. This was after a sad accident where her flying instructor died during a flight. It was a difficult time for her.

A Military Pilot

Despite her break, Eugenie was convinced to start flying again. This happened just before World War I began. In 1914, she made history. She became the first woman to serve as a military pilot.

Flying for Her Country

Eugenie flew special missions for the Tsar (the emperor of Russia). Her job was to fly reconnaissance missions. This meant she would fly over enemy areas to gather information. She would look for enemy troops and their movements. This was a very dangerous but important job.

Life Changes and Later Years

During her time as a military pilot, Eugenie faced challenges. She was accused of being a spy and was arrested. She was sentenced to death, but the Tsar, who was her cousin, showed her mercy. Instead of death, she was sent to prison for life.

Freedom and the Revolution

In 1917, a major event happened in Russia called the Russian Revolution. During this time, many people were freed from prison, including Eugenie. After her release, she became involved in the events of the Russian Revolution. She died in 1920 in Kyiv.

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In Spanish: Yevguenia Shajovskaya para niños