A Russian Aristocrat in the Principality of Liechtenstein: Life Trajectories, Material Culture, and Language

Abstract This essay is dedicated to the life and interests of Baron von Falz-Fein who died in 2018 at age 106. Having emigrated with his family childhood, he preserved interest Motherland throughout spent considerable time effort promote Russia’s ties “White Emigrants.” He also contributed return various historical documents objects art that had been taken abroad upheavals 1917 revolution World War II. Throughout life, accumulated a substantial collection Russian acquired from countries Europe. Displayed house, these reflected trajectories émigrés, narratives shared author reveal importance people’s diplomacy changing attitudes her diaspora. The prominent figure Baron, friendships, diverse interests, sports achievements are grandly present possessed. His language presents for linguists, adding our understanding on how contact languages influence spoken abroad, which elements system robust particularly vulnerable. richly illustrated photos made by author.