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Evgeniy KorschLawyer, attorney, publicist.
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Content:
- Early Life and Education
- Legal Career and Political Activism
- Journalism and Revolutionary Support
- Exile and Siber
- Return from Exile and Later Career
- Final Years and Legacy
Early Life and Education
Eugene Korsh was born in Moscow. He initially attended the Third Moscow Gymnasium under the directorship of V.P. Griftsov. Upon relocating to Saint Petersburg, he completed his secondary education at the Larinskaya Gymnasium in 1868 and graduated from the law faculty of Saint Petersburg University in 1872.
Legal Career and Political Activism
As a law student, Korsh collaborated with several publications. After graduating, he became a practicing lawyer in Saint Petersburg, specializing in civil and criminal cases. Notably, he acted as a defense attorney in high-profile political trials such as the "Trial of the 50" (1877) and the "Trial of the 193" (1877-1878).
Journalism and Revolutionary Support
In 1877-1878, Korsh became the publisher of the liberal-democratic newspaper "Severny Vestnik." However, it was closed by imperial decree. In the spring of 1878, he assisted in the hiding and escape of the revolutionary Vera Zasulich after her acquittal for the attempted assassination of Saint Petersburg's governor.
In 1879, Korsh's apartment became a meeting place for the "Land and Freedom" society, and revolutionaries opened a bank account in his name for their activities. Nikolai Morozov, a prominent member of the society, lived with Korsh as his assistant during a period of hiding.
Exile and Siber
In August 1880, Korsh was convicted of embezzlement and sent into exile in Western Siberia. He settled in Tomsk, where he befriended other exiles, including Alexander Kropotkin, the brother of the anarchist theorist Peter Kropotkin.
During his exile, Korsh continued his journalistic work, contributing to the "Siberian Gazette" and establishing the "Siberian Vestnik" newspaper. He also compiled and published the "Tomsk Province Almanac for 1883" at the request of local authorities.
Return from Exile and Later Career
In 1888, Korsh received a pardon and permission to work in government positions. He served as secretary of the Tomsk University board from September to December.
In 1889, he assumed the role of attorney for the Ural Railway. He spent the next two decades as a legal advisor for various rail lines. In 1910, he published his memoirs, "Twenty Years on the Railroads."
Final Years and Legacy
Eugene Korsh passed away in Saint Petersburg in 1913. He left behind a significant legacy as a legal professional, journalist, and supporter of revolutionary causes.
