Alexander Ghijitzky

1868–1938 (age 70)

Biography

Alexander Ghijitzky (1868–1938) devoted himself to political work, advocating for principled governance amid the challenges of a changing Russia.

He remained a respected voice among exiles, and his burial at Sainte-Geneviève-des-Bois Russian Cemetery reflects the esteem in which he was held by colleagues and compatriots alike.

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