Nikolai G. Petrusevich (1838–1880)[1] was a Russian general, geologist, geographer, and scientist, notable for being a humanitarian officer in the Russian Army and a geographer of Afghanistan. He is credited with discovering the Sarygamysh Depression in 1876.[2] He died at the siege of Dengil Teppe.
- ^ Oleg Lyakhov (2009). "NC: A Monument To General Nikolai Petrusevich Will Be Erected". JusticeForNorthCaucasus.com.
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