Nikolai Bulganin 1895 – 1975

Biography

Nikolai Bulganin was born on June 11, 1895, in Nizhny Novgorod, a major city in western Russia. He rose to prominence as a significant figure in Soviet politics during the twentieth century, serving the state through various leadership roles. His career spanned decades of transformative change within the Soviet Union, a period marked by revolutionary upheaval and the consolidation of communist power.

Bulganin’s life concluded on February 24, 1975, in Moscow, where he had spent much of his later years. His death marked the end of an era for those who had witnessed the evolution of the Soviet state from its turbulent early years. His legacy remained tied to the political landscape he helped shape during his years of service.

Following his death, Bulganin was laid to rest at Novodevichy Cemetery in Moscow’s Khamovniki District, one of Russia’s most significant burial grounds. This final resting place reflected his standing within Soviet society and his importance to the nation’s historical record. His life and career remained subjects of historical interest for those studying Soviet political history.