The Doukhobors are now in a position which makes it impossible for them to emigrate. At present they have not sufficient means to do so, and being confined within their villages, they are unable to make any preparations. Formerly, they were well-to-do, but during the last few years, the greater part of their means has been taken away from them by confiscations and fines, or has been spent in maintaining their exiled brethren. As they are not allowed to leave the vicinity of their homes, and as nobody is allowed to see them, there is no possibility whatever for them to confer and decide upon the way of emigrating

Appeal on Behalf of the Doukhobors (March 19, 1898)

Leo Tolstoy‘s wife and daughters
from left to right:
Alexandra Lwowna, Tatjana Lwowna, Sophia Andrejewna, Maria Lwowna