Yakov Ofrosimov

1862–1946 (age 84)

Biography

Yakov Ofrosimov was a notable figure within the Russian community during a period of significant historical transformation. His life spanned the final decades of Imperial Russia and the era of Russian exile in Western Europe.

Ofrosimov spent his later years in France, where he was part of the vibrant Russian émigré society. He was laid to rest at Sainte-Geneviève-des-Bois Russian Cemetery, among many others who sought refuge from the upheavals of their homeland.

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