Alexei Potechin
1829–1908 (age 79)
Biography
Alexei Potechin was a distinguished Russian writer whose literary works contributed significantly to 19th-century Russian letters. His career extended through much of the century, during which he established himself as an important voice in Russian literature.
Potechin's contributions to Russian culture were recognized throughout his lifetime and beyond. He was interred in Tikhvin Cemetery, a testament to his standing in Russian intellectual and artistic circles.