Aleksey Abrikosov
Photo: Richard Tile (1843-1911), Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons12

Aleksey Abrikosov

Russian confectioner (1824–1904)

Alexei Ivanovich Abrikosov (Russian: Алексе́й Ива́нович Абрико́сов; March 3 [O.S. February 20] 1824 — February 13 [O.S. January 31] 1904) was a Russian entrepreneur and manufacturer who founded the Abrikosov & Sons Factory and Trade Association (now Babayevsky). He was also the owner of confectionery and tea shops in Moscow, a supplier to the imperial court, chairman of the board of the Accounts Bank.2

From Wikipedia’s article on Aleksey Abrikosov (this version), CC BY-SA 4.0.

Born Feb 20, 1824, died Jan 31, 1904.1

About

He held of the position of Active State Councillor.

According to one version, he was the first creator of Kinder Surprise.

From Wikipedia’s article on Aleksey Abrikosov, shared under CC BY-SA 4.0.2

Companies

Career

Occupation: entrepreneur, confectioner.4

Personal life

  • BornFeb 20, 1824, Moscow5
  • DiedJan 31, 1904, Moscow6
  • CitizenshipRussian Empire7
  • SpouseAgrippina Abrikosova8
  • Children229

In 1849, he married the daughter of Alexander Musatov, a major Moscow confectioner and perfumer. They had 10 sons and 12 daughters.

From Wikipedia’s article on Aleksey Abrikosov (this version), CC BY-SA 4.0.

Awards

  • Date not recordedOrder of Saint Anna, 2nd class10
  • Date not recordedOrder of Saint Stanislaus, 2nd class10