Viktor Taranovsky

1864–1937 (age 73)

Biography

Viktor Taranovsky (1864–1937) served as a military officer during the turbulent closing decades of Imperial Russia, carrying the responsibilities of command with steadiness and care for those under his charge.

In exile he remained a figure of continuity for fellow veterans, and his gravesite at Sainte-Geneviève-des-Bois Russian Cemetery stands as a quiet reminder of a life committed to duty and the bonds of service.

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