Sergey Mikhailovich Golitsyn
In 1917, radical changes occurred: the old orders and titles were abolished, and representatives of the old Russian elite began to be called "former." Their fate was not easy; they lost even the few rights that other cit…
Bulhakova Varvara Afanasyevna
Mikhail Afanasyevich Bulgakov, the famous Russian writer, had many relatives, some of whom he immortalized in his works. Today we will tell you about his sister Varvara Afanasyevna Bulgakova, who became the main prototyp…
Chichkin Alexander Vasilyevich
For a long time, the dairy industry in Russia developed slowly. Significant contributions to its development were made by industrialists Vereshchagin and Blandov, but it was factory owner Alexander Vasilyevich Chichkin w…
Sergey Mikhailovich Tretyakov
The Tretyakov Gallery is known to almost everyone in our country and is popular even beyond Russia, but few know the details of the biography of its founder and first owner, Sergey Mikhailovich Tretyakov. Today we will f…
Alex Mikhailovich Gard
The name of Alex Gard is little known in our country, but in the USA he was one of the most popular and successful caricaturists. Among his models were top stars such as Marlene Dietrich and Katharine Hepburn. Gard passe…
Fedor Petrovich Komissarzhevsky
Among the outstanding artists of Russian opera, Fedor Petrovich Komissarzhevsky holds a special place, known not only as a singer but also as a teacher.
Born in 1838 in the Kiev province, his life resembles a detective …
Natalia Alexandrovna Pushkina
Few know that the great Russian poet Alexander Sergeyevich Pushkin was not only an outstanding creator but also a caring family man, leaving behind a large progeny. Today, I will talk not about his literary achievements …
Andrei Ivanovich Tekutev
Siberia has always been a true Russian Klondike in terms of business. This was understood by both pre-revolutionary entrepreneurs and those who were not afraid to work and think, earning millions there. In the late 19th …
Nikolai Fyodorovich Gamaleya
A teacher is always pleased when his student surpasses him. The French scientist Louis Pasteur was proud of his pupil Nikolai Fyodorovich Gamaleya. At the end of the 19th century, Gamaleya, our compatriot, was one of the…
Nikolai Grigorievich Grigoriev
In the early 20th century, meat products from the Russian Empire were highly regarded in Europe and received awards at international exhibitions. Notable success in this field was achieved by Nikolai Grigorievich Grigori…
