Аннотация: MMMDCXL. Spiridovich, Spiridovichi, Washington. A composed biographical essay. - March 30, 2025.
Spiridovich, Spiridovichi, Washington. A composed biographical essay.
Alexander Spiridovich approached to the window of the hotel room. The city of Washington! It doesn't look at all like Spiridovichi - the settlement where his relatives probably still live.
While serving in the Corps of Gendarmes, he managed to visit the settlement of Spiridovichi. His relatives opened a mysterious chest with ancient documents.
There were diplomas from Universities: from the University of Wilno, from the University of Krakow, from the University of Padua..., and a captain's patent (one of the Spiridoviches sailed the seas), and letters of trade in (for) various European countries. There are also several old books in Latin. Alexander Spiridovich took a closer look: the surname of the author of the books is "Spiridovich".
In ancient times, Spiridoviches lived with pleasure. They were "lords for themselves", they decided local affairs on their own. And state affairs (of the highest level) were resolving by almost without them - the King of Poland - according political tradition - (every time) became the Grand Duke of Lithuania - so there was no their concern about this issue.
In the retinue of Stanisław August Poniatowski, the King of Poland and the Grand Duke of Lithuania, one out of the Spiridovich family, Mateusz Spiridovich, visited St. Petersburg.
In the Russian capital, Mateusz Spiridovich met a general who, having received instructions from the Senate (approved by the Empress) - to visit a number of Siberian cities on important business, - could not set off for several years.
The long trip was, in fact, a lengthy expedition that required careful preparation. The government money allocated to (for) the state cause was spending and spending. Something was constantly not ready, the trip was postponing month after month, year after year.
Upon learning about this case, Mateusz Spiridovich expressed a surprise. This surprise was skillfully exploited. If everything is so simple, then maybe Spiridovich will be able to prepare an expedition?
To the surprise of interested persons, the energetic and honest Mateusz Spiridovich prepared the trip in two months without unnecessary financial expenses.
Well, if he's so energetic, then he needs to be taken on this expedition!
Stanisław August Poniatowski did not object, Catherine agreed. Mateusz Spiridovich was not against looking at Siberia.
In one of the Siberian cities, Mateusz Spiridovich met a fellow countryman who was engaged in commercial affairs. They spoke in Polish language, after looking around: is there anyone nearby.
Stanisław August Poniatowski, - it happens, - is dead. And who became the new Grand Duke of Lithuania? The fellow countryman wasn"t able to answer confidently: rumors are spreading that Stanisław and Catherine were married in secret, it seems that Stanisław August Poniatowski abdicated from his posts (from his governmental positions) in favor of Catherine II.
It looked plausible - at first glance. In any case, matters of this level were beyond the competence of Spiridoviches. Previously, the Polish king (every time) became the Grand Duke of Lithuania. And now, perhaps, it so happened that the Russian Empress has acquired the state power of the Grand Duke of Lithuania.
Mateusz Spiridovich returned from Siberia with the rank of colonel. And his son became a major general.
But these are the ancient cases.
Gradually, the homeland of the Spiridoviches became not their native Spiridovichi, but - the civil and military service.
Alexander Spiridovich was to become an infantry officer. But he preferred to serve in the Special Corps of Gendarmes.
The service was difficult and dangerous. But everything was going well: the service of Alexander Spiridovich as a gendarme, his activity for the organization of the protection of Emperor Nicholas II (and of tsar"s family), his work as the mayor of Yalta in the Crimea.
Alexander Spiridovich's head wasn't working badly. He observed the growth of the revolutionary movement and the increasing activity of political parties.
However, there are problems at his level (which he solves successfully). As well, there are problems at a higher level (which Spiridoviches has never had a direct relationship to).
Finally, February 1917 came.
At first, Spiridovich looked closely at Alexander Kerensky: what kind of person, what abilities? Different things may be...
But then, in October 1917, a new Pugachev ("Peter III") appeared in the center of the political scene - from the Astrakhan steppes, from behind the Volga. Alexander Spiridovich had no sympathies or interest in the new Pugachev.
Emigration followed these events.
From time to time, Alexander Spiridovich recalled the ancient books lying in the mysterious chest.
He began writing books - without much difficulty for himself.
In 1914-1916, Spiridovich wrote the book "The Revolutionary Movement of Russia" in two parts: "The Russian Social Democratic Workers' Party" and "The Socialist Revolutionary Party and Its Predecessors". (The book was printed in the printing house of a special corps of gendarmes and was intended for official use by the police, not for the open sale. Spiridovich presented one copy of each part (book) to Nicholas II. These books are among the first scientific works on the history of political parties both the Socialist-Revolutionaries and the Social Democrats).
In emigration, he wrote books in French.
And here is the city of Washington.
In fifteen minutes, will be a meeting with a representative of one of the publishing houses. The issues of publishing Spiridovich's book (or books) will be discussed.
Then, there will be several lectures. He - is a man with a huge practical experience, and he can tell listeners a lot of interesting things about the work with secret agents and about the organization of security for senior officials. (Almost) In any country, people who are able to solve complex problems and to achieve the desired results are appreciated.
Alexander Spiridovich turned his gaze to his car parked next to one of Washington hotels, in which he stayed.
"What do they drive in his native Spiridovichi now?..."
March 30, 2025 01:04
Translation from Russian into English: March 30, 2025 11:19
Владимир Владимирович Залесский " Спиридович, Спиридовичи, Вашингтон. Художественный биографический очерк. ".
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