Vasily Shulgin 1878 – 1976

Biography

Vasily Shulgin was born on January 13, 1878, in Kyiv, where he began a life dedicated to the law. During a period of profound change in Russian society, he pursued a career as a lawyer, contributing his legal expertise through what would prove to be a remarkably long life. His formative years in Kyiv shaped his perspective during the transformative decades that followed.

Shulgin’s legal career spanned much of the twentieth century, allowing him to witness and participate in the evolution of Russian jurisprudence across generations. He maintained his professional work even as the nation underwent revolutionary transformation and dramatic political shifts. His longevity—living ninety-eight years—meant he bridged vastly different eras of Russian history and culture.

On February 15, 1976, Vasily Shulgin passed away in Vladimir, where he had established his final home. He was laid to rest in Vladimir, Ivanovo Oblast, leaving behind nearly a century of experience and service to the legal profession. His life represented an enduring commitment to his work and an extraordinary personal resilience through one of history’s most turbulent periods.