Grigory Vasilievich Pokrovsky
1871–1968 (age 97)
Biography
Grigory Vasilievich Pokrovsky was a Russian military officer whose career reflected the tumultuous history of Russia during the late nineteenth and twentieth centuries. Born in 1871, his life encompassed the Russian Revolution, Soviet consolidation, and the Cold War era.
Pokrovsky's military service represented the experiences of Russian officers navigating profound political and social upheaval. His burial at Sainte-Geneviève-des-Bois Russian Cemetery reflects the significant Russian émigré community in France and the historical connections between Russia and French society.