Biography of Alexander Nikolajewitsch Afanassjew

Alexander Nikolajewitsch Afanassjew (* 11. July 1826 in Boguchar; † 23. September 1871 in Moscow) was an erforscher russischer Märchen. He was 45 years old. He studied at medical school. His awards include Order of Saint Stanislaus, 2nd class, Order of Saint Stanislaus, 3rd class and Order of Saint Anna, 3rd class. His cause of death was tuberculosis. He was buried at Pyatnitskoye cemetery.