Vladimir Kovalevsky

His Excellency
Vladimir Ivanovich Kovalevsky
Russian: Владимир Иванович Ковалевский
Vladimir Kovalevsky
Born(1848-11-10)10 November 1848
Died2 November 1935(1935-11-02) (aged 86)
Resting placeSmolensky Cemetery
59°56′36″N 30°14′55″E / 59.94333°N 30.24861°E / 59.94333; 30.24861
NationalityRussian
Occupation(s)Statesman, scientist and entrepreneur
Organization(s)Institute of Plant Industry, Saint Petersburg State Polytechnical University
Known forPolitical career in the Russian Empire, works on agricultural topics and agriculturalism, one of the founders of the Saint Petersburg Polytechnic Institute, chairman of the Russian Technical Society
TitlePrivy Councillor (1899–1917)
Actual State Councillor (1891–1899)
Spouses
  • Ekaterina Nikitichna Lukhutina
  • Maria Gregoryevna Blagosvetlova
ChildrenGregory Vladimirovich Kovalevsky
Signature
Владимир Ковалевский

Vladimir Ivanovich Kovalevsky (Russian: Владимир Иванович Ковалевский) (10 November 1848, Novo-Serpukhov, Russian Empire – 2 November 1935, Leningrad, USSR) was a Russian statesman, scientist and entrepreneur. He was the author of numerous articles and works on agricultural themes. From 1892 to 1900, he was the director of the Commerce and Manufacturing Department of the Ministry of Finance of the Russian Empire, and one of the fathers of the concept of Russian protectionism. From 1900 to 1902, he was the Deputy Minister of Finance. From 1906 to 1916, he was the chairman of the Russian Technical Society. Kovalevsky was one of the creators of the Saint Petersburg State Polytechnical University and the Institute of Plant Industry in Leningrad.