Peter Struve 1870 – 1944

Biography

Peter Struve was born on February 7, 1870, in Perm, Russia, during a time of significant social and intellectual ferment in his homeland. He would go on to become a respected journalist, contributing to the important conversations and debates that shaped Russian thought and culture throughout his lifetime. His work as a writer and commentator reflected the intellectual currents of his era, and he remained engaged with the pressing issues of his day.

Struve’s life spanned seven decades marked by considerable change in Russia and Europe. He witnessed the transformation of his country through revolution and upheaval, eventually making his way to Paris, where he spent his final years. On February 22, 1944, he passed away in the French capital at the age of seventy-three, bringing to an end a long and thoughtful life dedicated to journalism and public discourse.

His final resting place is the Sainte-Geneviève-des-Bois Russian Cemetery in France, a site that holds many members of the Russian diaspora who made their lives in exile. This peaceful cemetery, located outside Paris, stands as a quiet testament to the lives of those who left their homeland and found refuge in Western Europe.