Alexei Polivanov 1855 – 1920

Biography

Alexei Polivanov was born on March 16, 1855, in Krasnoye-na-Volge, a time when Russia was undergoing significant change and modernization. He dedicated his life to military service, becoming a notable figure in Russian military affairs during a transformative period in the nation’s history. His career spanned decades of evolving military doctrine and strategy.

Polivanov’s life came to an end on September 25, 1920, in Riga, where he succumbed to typhus during a period of great upheaval following the Russian Revolution. His final resting place was chosen with care—the Nikolskoe Cemetery of Alexander Nevsky Lavra in Saint Petersburg, one of Russia’s most significant spiritual and historical sites. This burial location reflects the respect accorded to his memory and his contributions to Russian military heritage.