Russian historian (1888-1938).
Born January 15th, 1888 in Khangalassky District.
Died August 28th, 1938 at 50 years old in Kommunarka.
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