Soviet architect, preservationist, building restorator (1892–1984).
Born February 14th, 1892 in Shuiskoe. [ref]
Died June 12th, 1984 at 92 years old in Moscow. [ref]
When we finally know we are dying, and all other sentient beings are dying with us, we start to have a burning, almost heartbreaking sense of the fragility and preciousness of each moment and each being, and from this can grow a deep, clear, limitless compassion for all beings. Sogyal Rinpoche