Vladimir Purishkevich, known as the scandalous member of the Duma and a black hundred supporter, was a favorite of Marina Tsvetaeva and a vivid representative of monarchist views in pre-revolutionary Russia. He became famous for his far-right beliefs, often repeating the phrase: "To the right of me is only the wall." Purishkevich was a member of the first organization of its kind, the "Russian Assembly," then became one of the leaders of the "Union of the Russian People" and founded the Russian National Union of Michael the Archangel in St. Petersburg on November 8, 1907.

Some researchers consider his shot at Rasputin to be the first shot of the Revolution. V.M. Purishkevich made a significant contribution to the murder of Rasputin, being the head of the sanitary train that he organized after the start of World War I. He ensured the presence of a poisoner doctor at the Yusupov Palace, provided a car, helped destroy evidence, and, according to him, was one of those who shot Rasputin. Initially, Purishkevich was fascinated by revolutionary ideas, but soon became disillusioned with them, went south, and joined the whites. In early 1920, he died of typhus in Novorossiysk.

Purishkevich was buried at the Assumption Cemetery in Novorossiysk, which is now disbanded. Russian philosopher Prince E.N. Trubetskoy was also buried in this cemetery. It is difficult to establish the exact burial site, as the territory of the former cemetery is partially restricted.