Nikolai Guchkov

1860–1935 (age 75)

Biography

Nikolai Guchkov built a career as a public servant and politician dedicated to the stability of Russia during times of rapid change, earning the trust of colleagues through measured judgment and a respect for legal order.

Following the upheaval he continued to advocate for humanitarian causes within the émigré community, bringing clarity to discussions about Russia’s future before his burial at Sainte-Geneviève-des-Bois Russian Cemetery.

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