Firs Yushkov
1811–1847 (age 36)
Biography
Firs Yushkov (1811–1847) dedicated his life to education during a formative period in Russian intellectual history. As a teacher, he contributed to the development and enlightenment of his students, playing an important role in the transmission of knowledge and values to the next generation during the reign of Nicholas I.
Yushkov's final resting place in Arskoe cemetery reflects the respect accorded to educators in his community. Though his life was relatively brief, his work in the classroom left an imprint on those he taught and the educational landscape of his time.