November 10, 2012

Prominent lawyers Russia

Russia Post released a set of 3 stamp on the Prominent lawyers Russia on 7th September 2012.


Gavrila Romanovich Derzhavin was actively involved in the suppression of the revolt of Pugachev, was governor Olonets and Tambov provinces. Catherine II appointed Derzhavin his Secretary of State. Under Alexander I, when it was founded seven first Russian ministries, Gavrila Romanovich became the first Minister of Justice.

Anatoly Koni - lawyer, judge, statesman and public figure, a prominent forensic orator, privy councilor, member of the State Council of the Russian Empire.

Mikhail Speransky Interior Ministry headed the department, which prescribes to prepare drafts of state reforms. With the establishment of the State Council Speranski became Secretary of State, the most influential officials in Russia, second only to the emperor's person in the state.

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