Russian chemist (1857–1931).
Born October 8th, 1857 in Vilyuysk.
Died October 14th, 1931 at 74 years old in Elva.
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