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Vladimir Ivanow

Russian orientalist (1886–1970).

Born October 3rd, 1886 in Saint Petersburg.

Died June 1st, 1970 at 83 years old in Tehran.

Occupations
linguist

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