Russian botanist (1872–1947).
Born December 27th, 1872 in Leipzig. [ref]
Died September 29th, 1947 at 74 years old in Saint Petersburg. [ref]
Life should not be a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in a pretty and well preserved body, but rather to skid in broadside in a cloud of smoke, thoroughly used up, totally worn out, and loudly proclaiming “Wow! What a Ride! Hunter S. Thompson