Василий Алексеевич Колмыков
1823–1887 (age 64)
Biography
Василий Алексеевич Колмыков (1823–1887) was a Russian military officer whose service spanned much of the 19th century. Based in Lomonosov, he represented the professional military class that maintained Russia's armed forces during a period of significant military reform and modernization.
His military career encompassed several decades of Russian history, including the Crimean War era and the subsequent military reforms of the 1860s and 1870s. Колмыков's service reflected the dedication of Russia's officer corps to national defense.