Michaił Lilje
1868–1941 (age 73)
Biography
Michaił Lilje was born in 1868 and devoted his writing to the subtle emotions of the Russian diaspora, shaping essays and stories that bore witness to the endurance of memory. His prose bridged the distance between his homeland and his adopted France with a calm, observant voice.
Resting at Sainte-Geneviève-des-Bois Russian Cemetery, Lilje is honored among fellow expatriates whose work sustained Russian letters abroad. Visitors to his grave recall the gentle curiosity he brought to every reflection.