By Alexander Larin
On August 26, 1898, 1,126 Russian Doukhobors arrived at the port of Larnaca on the French steamship Le Douro from Georgia.
After completing quarantine, 560 Doukhobors rented a 1,334-acre farm from the British colonial authorities in the Nicosia area. Known in Greek as Athalassa, the farm was called Efremovka by the Doukhobors. Despite having access to fresh water and fertile land, the harsh climatic conditions proved unsuitable,
