Summer Reflection

Near Penza, Russian Soviet Socialist Republic. Natasha cherishes the season.

Summer Joy

Near Penza, Russian Soviet Socialist Republic, Summer 1952. Natasha sent this candid to her older sister—my paternal Grandmother, Tatjana.

Summer Still

Near Penza, Russian Soviet Socialist Republic, Summer 1956. Natasha poses for Tatjana.

Summer Mood

Near Penza, Russian Soviet Socialist Republic, 1954. Natasha enjoys the season.

Summer Sweater

Penza, Russian Soviet Socialist Republic, Summer 1962. My paternal Grandmother Tatjana's younger sister, Natasha, wrote, "On our little terrace."

Hopeful

Penza, Russian Soviet Socialist Republic, June 1969. My paternal Grandmother Tatjana's sister, Natasha, wrote, "Sashenka is fishing at our lake."

Later in the Season

Penza, Russian Soviet Socialist Republic, 1965. Natasha, a younger sister of my paternal Grandmother Tatjana, wrote, "With Sashenka in our garden in late autumn."

Thanks to my dear friend D for translating the text from Russian to English.

Harvest

Penza, Russian Soviet Socialist Republic, September 1964. Natasha, a younger sister of my paternal Grandmother Tatjana, wrote, "Natashenka, with a pumpkin, and I, to our beloved one."

Thanks to my dear friend D for translating the text from Russian to English.

Summer Basket

Probably Penza, Russian Soviet Socialist Republic, August 1969. Natasha, a younger sister of my paternal Grandmother Tatjana, wrote, "To Tanechka, my darling! Shura is convinced that I am not as thin as I look here, and he is probably right: I am average."

Thanks to my dear friend D for translating the text from Russian to English.

Exploration

Probably Penza, Russian Soviet Socialist Republic, 1965. Natasha, a younger sister of my paternal Grandmother Tatjana, wrote, "Like the narrow straits in front of El Dorado."

Thanks to my friend D for translating the text from Russian to English.

September Table

Near Penza, Russian Soviet Socialist Republic, September 1963. Natasha, a younger sister of my paternal Grandmother Tatjana, wrote "To dear, always beloved Tanjusha. On our balcony."

Thanks again to my dear friend D for translating the text from Russian to English.

Russian Lake

Near Penza, Russian Soviet Socialist Republic, Summer 1956. Natasha, a younger sister of my paternal Grandmother Tatjana, wrote "To my dear sister Tanjusha, in the summer."

Thanks (again) to my dear friend D for translating the text from Russian to English.

The Path Behind the House

Penza, Russian Soviet Socialist Republic, about 1962. Natasha, a sister of my paternal Grandmother, Tatjana, wrote, "Path beyond the house where we live. Our house is on the left, behind the trees."

 
Thanks (again) to my dear friend D for translating the text from Russian to English.

Ski as along as there's snow.

Penza, Russian Soviet Socialist Republic, April 1965. Natasha, one of the two younger sisters of my paternal Grandmother, Tatjana, continues to ski.

Aunts

Penza, Russian Soviet Socialist Republic, 1962. Natasha, a sister of my paternal Grandmother, Tatjana, poses with her aunt.

Late-Summer Garden

Penza, Russian Soviet Socialist Republic, June 1969. Natasha, a sister of my paternal Grandmother, Tatjana, wrote, "From Natasha. Actually I am not this plump. To my own dear sweet sister."

 
Thanks (again) to my dear friend D for translating the text from Russian to English.

Winter Ready

Penza, Russian Soviet Socialist Republic, October, 1961. Natasha, one of the two younger sisters of my paternal Grandmother, Tatjana, wrote, "To my unforgettable, always beloved sister Tanjusha. Be healthy, be happy. I give you a big, big kiss."

Thanks to my friend D for translating the text from Russian to English.

Skiing in Russia

Penza, Russian Soviet Socialist Republic, January, 1964. Natasha, one of the two younger sisters of my paternal Grandmother, Tatjana, cross-country skis.

Winter Ready

Penza, Russian Soviet Socialist Republic, February 1960. Natasha, one of the two younger sisters of my paternal Grandmother, Tatjana, wrote, "To dear Tanechka. See how much snow we have. Snow has covered the entire veranda."

Thanks to my friend, D, for translating the text from Russian to English.

Flower Show

Penza, Russian Soviet Socialist Republic, Autumn 1959. Natasha, a younger sister of my paternal Grandmother, Tatjana, attends a flower show in her home town.