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What significant event is mentioned about the author's birth?
What significant event is mentioned about the author's birth?
Which detail about the author's early life is provided?
Which detail about the author's early life is provided?
What limited the author's research into his family history?
What limited the author's research into his family history?
What aspect of the author's family traits is highlighted?
What aspect of the author's family traits is highlighted?
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During which historical calendar system was the author born?
During which historical calendar system was the author born?
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Study Notes
Birth and Early Life
- Author born November 1, 1889 (Julian calendar) in the village of Chechva, near the town of Gruny, Zhytomyr district, Poltava province.
- Mother claimed the author was found in a well while they were watering a cow (Orisha).
- Family lived on the estate of the von Roth family.
- Early life involved cradle and mother's breast for nourishment.
Family Background
- Father was a shoemaker from Lebedyne.
- Mother's father was a farmer.
- Author's family history not thoroughly explored.
- Negative description of grandparents and ancestors (described as problematic).
- Limited information about maternal lineage.
- Father's words about mother to him.
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Description
Explore the early life and family background of the author born in 1889. Discover intriguing details about his origins, family history, and the circumstances surrounding his birth. This quiz delves into the influences that shaped the author's formative years.