At the beginning of the last century, the Suvorin dynasty of publishers was known throughout Russia. Its founder was Alexey Sergeyevich Suvorin, the son of a simple peasant who, upon becoming a soldier, managed to turn this into an opportunity for social advancement. The father of the future publisher became a hero of the Battle of Borodino, was wounded, and rose to the rank of officer. After completing his military service as a captain, he gained the status of hereditary nobleman. Alexey Sergeyevich was born into more comfortable conditions and received an excellent education. His mother was 29 years younger than his father and was the daughter of a priest, while Alexey became the eldest of ten children in the family. Thus began the journey of one of the founders of Russian journalism and publishing.

Having received a military education, Alexey Sergeyevich retired and began teaching at a school. Soon, he started writing stories for the local press and quickly became well-known. In 1863, Suvorin moved to the capital, where he soon found himself in a scandal and spent three months in the guardhouse. However, luck did not abandon him, and a few years later he achieved positive recognition. In 1876, together with his friend Vladimir Likhachev, he acquired the newspaper 'Novoe Vremya,' marking the beginning of a new stage in his career. Suvorin proved himself to be a talented manager, becoming the owner of the magazine 'Russkiy Vestnik' in 1880, opening a bookstore, and engaging in book publishing.

In 1901, Alexey Sergeyevich became one of the founders of the monarchist organization 'Russkoe Vremya,' was a talented playwright, and owned a private theater. Anton Pavlovich Chekhov had a warm regard for the newspaper 'Novoe Vremya' and actively collaborated with it. Suvorin truly excelled in various fields, and his death on August 24, 1912, was a heavy loss for many. Today, the name of Alexey Sergeyevich is carried by the Voronezh Regional College of Culture, a monument has been erected in his honor, and an exhibition dedicated to him and his son Boris has been held.