Soviet historian (1882-1953).
Born May 3rd, 1882 in Myrhorod.
Died September 9th, 1953 at 71 years old in Moscow.
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