Mykola Zelinsky 1861 – 1953

Biography

Mykola Zelinsky was born on February 6, 1861, in Tiraspol, a city with deep roots in Eastern European history. Throughout his life, he would become recognized for his contributions to the field of chemistry, dedicating himself to scientific inquiry and discovery during a transformative period in the history of Eastern Europe and Russia.

His career spanned much of the late nineteenth and twentieth centuries, a time of remarkable scientific advancement. Zelinsky established himself as a respected figure in the chemical sciences, conducting research and contributing to the body of knowledge in his field. His work reflected the intellectual currents of his era, as he engaged with the pressing scientific questions of his time.

Zelinsky spent his final years in Moscow, where he continued to be part of the scientific community. He passed away on July 31, 1953, at the age of ninety-two, having lived through extraordinary historical transformations. His remains were laid to rest at Novodevichy Cemetery in the Khamovniki District, a burial ground that has long honored Russia’s most prominent cultural and scientific figures, ensuring that his memory remains preserved among those who shaped intellectual life in his era.