Stepan Ivanovich Kolokolnikov

Among those merchants who were involved in social and philanthropic activities, the Kolokolnikovs family held a specific position. The patriarch of the dynasty, the first-guild merchant Ivan Kolokolnikov was famous for his tea trade monopoly at the largest in Siberia Irbit fair. His business contacts were spread far outside Russia. In 1895 the Kolokolnikovs’ company was inherited by the elder son Stepan Ivanovich. Apart from varied business activities Stepan Kolokolnikov got known for his great contribution to public education in Tyumen. On his means a female gymnasium, a Zatyumenski public college, and a Commerce college with eight-form curriculum were organized. After the October revolution the Kolokolnikovs family emigrated from Russia.