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David VysotskyRussian entrepreneur, representative of the Vysotsky dynasty
Date of Birth: 01.01.1861
Country:  Dive |
Content:
- David Vysotsky: Russian Tycoon and Philanthropist
- Amalgamation and Expansion
- International Operations and Expansion
- Philanthropy and Cultural Significance
- Political Involvement and Emigration
- Family
David Vysotsky: Russian Tycoon and Philanthropist
Early Life and Family BackgroundDavid Vysotsky was born into a prominent Jewish family in Russia. His father, Wulf Yankyelevich Vysotsky, founded one of the country's leading tea trading companies, "V. Vysotsky and Co." Upon his father's death, David took over the family business and established his own independent firm, "D. Vysotsky, R. Gotz and Co."
Amalgamation and Expansion
In 1914, David merged his two enterprises into a single trading house with a combined capital of 10 million rubles and an annual turnover of 45 million rubles. The company was controlled by a board of directors from the Vysotsky family, under David's chairmanship.
International Operations and Expansion
The firm established tea-packaging factories in Moscow, St. Petersburg, Odessa, Chelyabinsk, Kokand, and Sretensk. In 1904, a New York branch was opened to sell Russian-packed teas. A London branch was established in 1908. The company acquired tea plantations in China and Ceylon.
Philanthropy and Cultural Significance
David Vysotsky was a notable patron of the arts. His salon in Moscow became a gathering place for prominent cultural figures. He held the honorary title of Commercial Advisor. In 1914, he became the chairman of the Moscow Jewish community's board.
Political Involvement and Emigration
David Vysotsky's businesses were nationalized during the October Revolution of 1917. He relocated his operations to Poland and later to Palestine, where the company continues to operate in Israel today. He emigrated with his family to the United Kingdom.
Family
David Vysotsky married Anna Borisovna Gotz. Their daughter, Ida, was a love interest of poet Boris Pasternak. His son, Alexander, was a member of the All-Russian Constituent Assembly and was executed during the Stalinist purges. His other children included Fedor, Ilya, Samuil, and Elena.
