N.I. Novikov

«Since the birth of N. I. Novikov, one hundred fifty years have passed, and since his death, the seventy-seventh year has begun. Now almost no one remains who could have known him personally and keep his living memory. All that is left for us is to remember him. Allow me, for a few minutes, to take your gracious attention with this recollection. I will not say anything new and will not offer a coherent account—only remind, from what is generally known about Novikov, of what is especially important and fitting to mention…»