Английская Википедия:Avraam Zak
Шаблон:Short description Avraam Isakovich Zak (1829–1893; last name also spelled Sack[1]) was a Russian-Jewish banker, philanthropist, and public figure.[2]
Early life
Zak was born to a well-established family in Bobruisk (now in Belarus) in 1829.[2] Zak was self-taught in mathematics and later in economics, and exhibited an interest in both Hebrew literature and music.[2] In addition, during his childhood, Zak might have been influenced by the local maskilim, or supporters of the Haskalah (European Jewish enlightenment).[2]
Career
Zak began his career working for Baron Evzel Ginsburg, first working as a clerk in the liquor store business, working as Ginsburg's chief accountant,[3] and then working for Baron Ginsburg's bank in Petrograd (St. Petersburg).[2] In 1871, Zak became the director of the Petersburg Discount Lending Bank, owned by Leopold Kronenberg (who was also Jewish);[4] this bank emerged became one of the largest banks in Russia under Zak's leadership.[2] Also, Zak helped build one of Russia's first railroads and built the Libavo–Romni track line, thus allowing development to occur in northwestern Russia.[2] Due to his deep knowledge of economics, the Russian government sometimes consulted with Zak on economic matters, such as how to prevent a severe financial crisis in the event of war (Zak suggested having the Russian treasury accumulate gold reserves).[2] Zak was offered the position of Deputy Finance Minister of Russia on condition that he converted to Christianity, but he rejected this offer.[2]
Throughout his life, Zak supported various Jewish organizations in Petrograd (Saint Petersburg) as well as the city's Jewish orphanage and Jewish school.[2] Also, Zak's home in Petrograd was a popular place for various critics and musicians such as Anton Rubinstein (who was born Jewish).[2] In addition, one of Zak's most notable acts was to pay the legal fees of Georgian Jews in Kutaisi who were accused of blood libel in 1878-1879.[5][2]
Death
Avraam Zak died in Hessen, Germany in 1893 while he was travelling abroad for medical treatment.[2] He was either 63 or 64 years old at the time of his death.[2]
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- Russian philanthropists
- 1829 births
- 1893 deaths
- 19th-century philanthropists
- 19th-century businesspeople from the Russian Empire
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