Diakonova, Elizaveta (1874–1902)

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Diakonova, Elizaveta (1874–1902)

Russian diarist and essayist. Name variations: Elizaveta Aleksandrovna D'iákonova. Born 1874 in Russia; committed suicide in the Swiss Alps, age 28, 1902.

Published stories and articles, including "Women's Education" in Women's Cause, but is best known for the posthumously published The Diary of Elizaveta D'iákonova (1904–05).

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