Anany Ratkov-Rozhnov
1871–1948 (age 77)
Biography
Anany Ratkov-Rozhnov carried the legacy of the Russian intelligentsia into exile, nurturing conversations that kept cultural memories alive. He welcomed young émigrés and shared books and reflections that helped root them in a shared history.
His resting place at Sainte-Geneviève-des-Bois Russian Cemetery marks the end of a life dedicated to learning and to sharing the warmth of his home culture. Friends recall his ready advice and the stories he passed on to new generations.