Philipp Gospodarev
1865–1938 (age 73)
Biography
Philipp Gospodarev was a skilled blacksmith whose craftsmanship contributed to the material culture and practical needs of Russian society. Working during the late 19th and early 20th centuries, he represented the vital tradition of skilled trades that sustained communities across the Russian Empire.
Gospodarev's dedication to his craft, though modest in historical documentation, reflects the essential work of artisans who built and maintained the infrastructure of daily life. He was buried in Zaretskoye Cemetery in Petrozavodsk, a fitting resting place for a man of practical skills and honest labor.