7 September 1917. Feodor Chaliapin

Non-fiction

Project 1917 is a series of events that took place a hundred years ago as described by those involved. It is composed only of diaries, letters, memoirs, newspapers and other documents

Feodor Chaliapin

Kislovodsk, Russian Empire

I did not set off for Petrograd, but stayed here, in view of the events that have taken place. However, yesterday I received another telegram from Aksarin from the People’s House and a letter from Wolkestein, reassuring me completely and inviting me to come to Petersburg without delay. Things are quiet there, and there is food on sale, although it is very expensive.

So I have decided to go to Petrograd after all, while I still have the possibility of working, in order to earn what I can. Who knows what will happen - perhaps in the future, the theatres will not be open at all, or there’ll be a fuel shortage, or the Germans will start to close in, but for now, I should perform. I hear from the letters that people are flocking to the theatres, and business is booming.

I’m not going to discuss affairs in Russia as it is too painful and shameful, but we will put our trust in God, and in those people who have not lost their conscience entirely.

We will hope that all that happens is for the best.

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