The House of Volkonsky, also spelled Volkonski or Wolkonsky, is an ancient Russian noble family, belonging to the Rurikids. It was named after the Volkona river south of Moscow. [1] The family held the title of Prince in the Russian Empire. [2]
The House of Volkonsky, also spelled Volkonski or Wolkonsky, is an ancient Russian noble family, belonging to the Rurikids. It was named after the Volkona river south of Moscow. [1] The family held the title of Prince in the Russian Empire. [2]
The Decembrist Revolt took place in Russia on 26 December [O.S. 14 December] 1825, following the sudden death of Emperor Alexander I.
Vinogradov or Vinogradoff is a common Russian last name derived from the Russian word виноград. Vinogradova is a feminine version of the same name. Notable people with the surname include:
Prince Pyotr Mikhailovich Volkonsky Russian: Пётр Миха́йлович Волко́нский, tr. Pyotr Mikhaylovich Volkonskiy; 6 May [O.S. 25 April] 1776 – 8 September [O.S. 27 August] 1852) was an Imperial Russian military commander, General-Field Marshal (1843), Adjutant General to Alexander I, member of the State Council (1821).
Pavlo Petrovych Skoropadskyi was a Ukrainian aristocrat, military and state leader, decorated Imperial Russian Army and Ukrainian Army general of Cossack heritage. Skoropadskyi became Hetman of all Ukraine following a coup on 29 April 1918.
Mathilde-Marie Feliksovna Kschessinska was a Polish/Russian ballerina from the noble family Krzesiński. Her father Feliks Krzesiński and her brother both danced in Saint Petersburg. She was a mistress of the future Emperor Nicholas II of Russia before his marriage, and later the wife of his cousin Grand Duke Andrei Vladimirovich of Russia.
Alexeyev, Alekseyev, Alexeiev, Alexeev or Alekseev is a common Russian surname that is derived from the male given name Alexey (Алексей) and literally means Alexey's. Often the same name appears in English in several different transliterations. Similarly, Alexeyeva, Alekseyeva, Alexeeva and Alekseeva are female versions of the same last name.
Prince Andrei Mikhaylovich Volkonsky was a Russian composer of classical music and harpsichordist. He was a key figure in Early Music Revival in Russia.
Ivanov, Ivanoff or Ivanow, or Ivanova is one of the most common surnames in Russia and Bulgaria. The surname is derived from the male given name Ivan and literally means "Ivan's".
Prince Serge Wolkonsky was an influential Russian theatrical worker, one of the first Russian proponents of eurhythmics, pupil and friend of Émile Jaques-Dalcroze, and creator of an original system of actor's training that included both expressive gesture and expressive speech.
Prince Sergey Grigoryevich Volkonsky was a Russian major general and Decembrist from the aristocratic Volkonsky family.
Prince Peeter Volkonski is an Estonian rock-musician, composer, actor, and theatre director.
Princess Maria Nikolaevna Volkonskaya was a Decembrist wife of Prince Sergey Volkonsky who followed her husband into Siberian exile after his trial.
Kravtsov is a Russian language surname, of Western Slavic origin "krawc" coming from Polish form for krawiec/kravets, "tailor". The German-language transcription commonly used in the past is Krawtzoff.
The House of Somov is a Russian noble family descended from the Khans of the 14th century.
Petrov or Petroff or Petrova, is one of the most common surnames in Russia and Bulgaria. The surname is derived from the first name Pyotr or Petar and literally means Pyotr's or Petar's.
Princess Zinaida Aleksandrovna Volkonskaya, was a Russian writer, poet, singer, composer, salonist and lady in waiting. She was an important figure in 19th-century Russian cultural life. She performed in Paris and London as an amateur opera singer.
Prince Alexandr Mikhailovich Volkonsky was Russian military attaché and writer, who in later life, was ordained a priest by the Bulgarian Greek Catholic Church.
Prince Peter Mikhailovich Volkonsky was a Russian aristocrat.
Princess Maria Mikhailovna Volkonskaya was a Russian princess, Catholic convert and writer.
Events from the year 1788 in Russia
