Meschersky Vladimir Petrovich

(1839 - 1914), maternal grandson NM. Karamzin. He graduated from the course in the School of Law, was a police attorney, and county judge in St. Petersburg, an official for special assignments to the Minister of Internal Affairs. Since 1870. was counted among the Ministry of Education, which was before his death, with the title of Chamberlain. The first literary work of his: "Russia under the pen of a remarkable man," appeared in The Russian Messenger "the end of 1860. His comedy "Million" in its time was a success. A significant prevalence reached him, chiefly satirical, novels of high life (some of them published under the initials TO. V. M.): "Women of St. Petersburg high society", . "One of our Bismarck, . "Lord of the Apostle in St. Petersburg high society", . "I want to be Russian", . "Secrets of Modern Petersburg, . "Terrible woman", . "Realists more light", . Prince Nonie ", . "Count Obezyaninov", . "Terrible night", . "Men of St. Petersburg high society" and others,
. Meshchersky publicist activity began in the Northern Bee ", continued in" Moscow News "," Russian Invalid "," Russian Messenger, etc.. publications. In 1872, Mr.. Meschersky undertook a newspaper The Citizen, at first weekly and later reached out 2 times a week and, at one time, daily. In addition, published magazines "Hello" and "Speech Friendly" (from 1903). Great communication Meshchersky in court and ruling circles had given him the opportunity to know and disclose the facts do not invade other organs of the press, it is supported in the community interest in the citizen, who was wearing a brightly-colored reaction. "Citizen" has made his political motto desire to "put an end to" reform of Alexander II and not stopping at the same time, sought to restore pre-reform orders. On the pages of their bodies Meschersky fought with the council, with the jury, with the school, with the peasant self-government. Meschersky had a great influence during the replacement of various administrative posts, to ministerial posts including. Influence is shaken at the end of the reign of Alexander III, after the discovery of abuses at delivery Meshcherskiy huge printing order one nominated by the Prime Minister. Later influence Meshcherskiy was again significantly. Separately published collections of articles Meshchersky: "Speeches conservative" (St. Petersburg, 1876), "What do we need" (St. Petersburg, 1880), "In clue time" (St. Petersburg, 1881) and others. Of great interest, covering 1850 - 94 years memoirs Meshchersky. - See. "My memories" (3 parts, St Petersburg, 1897 - 1912