Verstovsky, Aleksey Nikolayevich

Verstovsky [Virstóffsky], Aleksey Nikolayevich (2–18/3–1–1799, Selivyorstovo, Tambov distr.; 9[11]–5/17–1862, M.). Verstovsky was born into a well-to-do landowning family and displayed musical promise from an early age. When his family moved to Ufa in 1808 he commenced music lessons and took part in local concerts. During the period 1816–17 he studied at the P. Institute of Transport Engineers, served in various civil establishments, and continued to occupy himself with music. Verstovsky's…