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Zoologist, a student of A.P.
Bogdanov, graduated from Moscow University in 1888 and served
in the Museum as assistant since 1889. Professor of Zoology Department
and director of the Museum since 1904 up to 1930. Studied honeybee
and some other social insects, but was mostly interested in organization
of researches and teaching. He revived activity of Bogdanov's Commission
for study of fauna of Moscow Government, participated in organization
of the Floater Biological Institute, established several biological
stations and actively participated in works of the Student Circle
at the Museum.
Large portion of his director term appeared to be occupied by development
of the new museum building, including new collection rooms and exhibition
halls.
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