Green Pavel

(1840 - 1912). Graduated from the Faculty of Law in Kharkov. As chairman Elisavetgrad county rural council, vigorously defended the right of self-government for education and rehabilitation of people. Arriving in 1877. in Odessa, became editor-publisher of the best newspapers in the New Russia "Odessa Herald, constantly advocated the idea of a green government, took part in various community organizations in Odessa. In 1898, Mr.. Odessa was elected mayor. In this position has done a lot in education, organized the city's schools, reading rooms, built a public library building. He was the initiator of the Odessa community of writers and scholars and seekers for older workers Print. In 1904 - 1905 he. participated in the liberation movement, saying a vivid speech at the theme of the day. His enemies from among the local administration could undermine the prestige of the Green among municipal councilors, and in 1905. He left Odessa. Obituaries - in the newspapers "Odessa News", "leaflet Odessa" and "Southern Thought, 21 August 1912. S. Sh