Vladimir Burtsev
1862–1942 (age 80)
Biography
Vladimir Burtsev (1862–1942) was a notable Russian writer, journalist, and political activist who contributed significantly to Russian intellectual discourse during the late Imperial and revolutionary periods. His literary works and journalistic endeavors addressed important social and political themes, reflecting the turbulent transformations of Russian society.
Following the Russian Revolution, Burtsev emigrated to France, where he continued his writing and remained engaged with Russian émigré intellectual circles. His contributions to Russian letters and political thought were recognized by his contemporaries in exile. He spent his final years in France and was laid to rest in the Sainte-Geneviève-des-Bois Russian Cemetery, a sanctuary for many Russian cultural figures.