Vladimir Kovalevsky

This article is about the Russian statesman. For other people named Vladimir Kovalevsky, see Kovalevsky.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.

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Birth date	November 10, 1848
Birth place	Kharkiv Oblast , Ukraine , Balakliia , Russian Empire , Kharkov Governorate
Nationality	Russians
Religion	Eastern Orthodox Church
Date of death	November 02, 1935
Place of death	Soviet Union , Saint Petersburg
Resting place	Smolensky Cemetery
Known for	Saint Petersburg State Polytechnical University
Title	Actual State Councillor (1891–1899) Privy Councillor (1899–1917)

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