Pavel
Matveyevich Zenkov

Russia • 1831−1915

Biography and information

The first head of the city of Vernyi (now Almaty).

On 12 September 1867 at the invitation of the military Governor of Semirechensk area P. M. Zenkov and his family came to the settlement are Correct, just received the city status.

In 1869, together with the engineer N. And.Krishtanovski designed the initial layout of the town.

From 1871 performed the duties of Semirechensk regional architect.

In 1877, when the city was transferred to the Department of civil administration, was elected to the city Assembly on the mayor's position.

Collaborated with various scientific societies of Russia and Turkestan.

(Source: Wikipedia)