André Schimkéwitsch

1913–1999 (age 86)

Biography

André Schimkéwitsch was a steady presence among the Russian émigré community in France, dedicating himself to preserving the customs and quiet traditions his family brought from the eastern frontiers while embracing the rhythms of life beyond Paris.

Those who knew him remember his patient care of others and now visit Sainte-Geneviève-des-Bois Russian Cemetery to honor the calm dignity with which he made that cross-cultural home.

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Sainte-Geneviève-des-Bois Russian Cemetery
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