Lidiya Alekseevna Charskaya (1875–1937) - children's writer, poetess, actress. Lydia spent seven years at the Pavlovsk Women's Institute in St. Petersburg. Impressions from institute life became rich material for her future books. The works of Lydia Charskaya were extremely popular among young readers. The heroine of the book “Princess Javakha” (1903) is a brave girl, wise beyond her years, Nina, who knows the history of her family very well and is always ready to protect her friends and loved ones! She faces difficult trials: the death of her mother, the difficult character of her grandmother, moving from her native and dear Georgia to college in St. Petersburg. But, despite everything, Nina always remains true to herself and her heart!