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Nestor MonastyrevCaptain 2nd rank, naval writer and naval historian.
Date of Birth: 16.11.1887
Country:  Russia |
Content:
- Captain 2nd Rank and Naval Historian
- Early Life and Education
- Naval Career
- World War I and Revolutionary Period
- Russian Squadron in Bizerte
- Literary Contributions
- Personal Life
- Legacy
Captain 2nd Rank and Naval Historian
Captain 2nd Rank Alexei Aleksandrovich Monastyrev was a renowned naval historian and marine writer. Born to Alexander Nikolaevich and Mar'ya Andreevna Monastyrev, his father was a barrister while his grandfather, Nikolai, was a priest. His brother, Sokrat Monastyrev, made an extraordinary flight from Moscow to Baku in 1922 aboard the "Ilya Muromets" aircraft.
Early Life and Education
Monastyrev enrolled in the Naval Cadet Corps in 1906, graduating as a midshipman. He pursued higher education at Moscow University in 1909 and became a midshipman in the fleet in 1908. In 1914, he completed the officer's class for submarine navigation.
Naval Career
Monastyrev served aboard various vessels, including the minelayer "Velikiy Knyaz Alexey" and the destroyer "Zharkiy." In 1915, he was appointed minelaying officer on the submarine "Krab." He subsequently rose through the ranks, becoming senior officer on the submarines "Kashalot" and "Burevestnik."
World War I and Revolutionary Period
From September 1917, Monastyrev commanded the submarine "Skat." He served in the Armed Forces of South Russia and the Russian Army until the evacuation of Crimea. In April 1919, he joined the submarine "Tyulen" as a mine officer and became the commander of "Uatka" in May 1919.
Russian Squadron in Bizerte
After the October Revolution, Monastyrev joined the Russian Squadron in Bizerte, Tunisia, in 1921. He commanded submarine AG-22 from March 1921 and "Uatka" from 1921 to July 1922. From October to December 1922, he headed the submarine division.
Literary Contributions
Monastyrev penned several significant naval publications. He founded and edited the "Bizerte Maritime Collection" from 1921 to 1923. His books included "In the Black Sea 1912-1920," "On Service to the Imperial Fleet," and "History of the Russian Navy."
Personal Life
Alexei Monastyrev's wife, Lyudmila Sergeyevna (née Yenisherlova), was a physician serving in the Russian Navy. She was awarded the George Cross and a gold cigarette case. The couple had no children.
Legacy
Captain 2nd Rank Alexei Aleksandrovich Monastyrev left an enduring legacy as a naval officer, historian, and writer. His contributions to maritime history continue to inform and inspire generations of sailors and historians alike.
