The answers to some of these questions filled out by Prokofiev himself include age (27), occupation (he wrote “artist,” but that was crossed out in favour of “musician”), nationality (Russian), last permanent residence (his mother’s address in Petrograd), destination (New York), reason for the trip (to give concerts), health (good), height (5 feet 5 inches [sic.]), complexion (fair), hair (fair), eyes (blue), place of birth (Ekaterinoslav, Russia) and length of stay (4 months). |