The Russian Napoleon is Dead

Hello. It is Oleg Kerensky, and I would like to now pronounce my father dead. He died in his home in New York City, June 1970. Unfortunately, he was not granted burial by the local Russian Orthodox Churches because they blamed him for Russia's fall to the Bolsheviks. He was eventually buried in Putney- Vale's non- demotional cemetery. He was 89 years old.

My father was a good man, and wanted nothing but the best for Russia. Of course, he was a fallacious man, but he never did anything intentionally the hurt others. He fought against fascism in Germany and Communism in Russia until his death, although he was no longer in power. His roots came from the serfs, so he was able to understand the lower classes. His main goal was to keep Russia from losing to Communism, but eventually the Russians gave in to Lenin. Although he was disappointed, he was able to bounce back up and move our family. He led an active life and never failed to have his voice projected to the people. As and editor, lecturer, speaker, and author, my father was always on the go and finding a way to share his eloquence with others. (He wrote "The Kerensky Memoirs: Russia and History's Turning Point.")

I hope that my father's name lives on through out history. As the last leader of "old Russia,"he certainly changed Russia for the best. He granted many liberal rights such as universal male suffrage and freedom of speech and press.

My father raised my siblings and me well. I am happy to say that my last name is Kerensky.