Amazing how a thread can grow so much! I have received emails from friends informing me that people have questions about the other diaries, so I will quickly answer a few questions. Here goes……
Raegan Baker, I hope you're reading this thread. For every poster longing for the publication of more of the Grand Duchesses' diaries there are countless others who'd love to read/ and/or buy them. We can't pretend we're a vast mainstream audience whose purchases will make you rich but I hope we're numerous enough to make the translation and publication of more diaries worthwhile.(And surely our immense gratitude counts for something
Thanks Rodney. I am actually working on a second book with a close friend. I believe I have mentioned this book on another thread. Instead of doing another uncut year of one of Grand Duchess Olga's diaries, we are selecting certain diary entries from 1913 to 1917. We will probably be finished with it in a few months.
I agree with rodney, raegan. I ordered olga's diary a few days ago and I will buy all of the others as they come into print also. Your hard work is greatly appreciated.
Thank you. Carkuczyn, your kind words are greatly appreciated.
The boundless patience and love that Olga exhibits for her "Angel Mama" and thanks God when she has had a good day. I always read where Olga was a little tempermental when it came to Alex, but it doesn't appear so far!
Yes, Olga wrote very lovingly of Alexandra.
I don't think the GARF is willing to give these diaries to be published on a website at all.
Hi Teddy! Having researched at GARF many times, plus having attended a meeting with Sergei Mironenko (GARF Director and editor of
A Lifelong Passion) and Vladimir Kozlov (Deputy Director of GARF and editor of
The Last Diary of Tsaritsa Alexandra) I can pretty much guarantee that they would never just hand over the diaries for a website. The very idea is almost laughable. Copyright is not cheap, if it is granted at all. GARF is very protective of the material relating to Tsar Nicholas II and his family.
I’m glad everyone has enjoyed the diary so much. I hope everyone in the U.S. has a wonderful Thanksgiving. Take care.