Modest Bogdanov

Modest Nikolaevich Bogdanov (7 September 1841 – 16 March 1888) was a Russian zoologist, explorer, and a writer of children's books.

He also took a special interest in domesticated animals including dogs and poultry.

Growing up in the countryside, he studied at the Simbirsk Gymnasium before graduating from Kazan University in 1864.

He travelled from Kazan to Astrakhan between 1868 and 1870 and received a master's degree from St. Petersburg University.

[1] He retired from the Museum in 1885 due to poor health and he moved to warmer climates, Tiflis, and Sukhum-Kale.