Kostiantyn Mykolaiovych Pos’iet (1819–1899): life and activity (to the 200th birthday anniversary)

This article is devoted to the life and activity of an outstanding Russian scientist, admiral, the minister of the means of communication (1874–1888) Kostiantyn Mykolaiovych Pos'iet (1819–1899). In a short biographical description the authors put an emphasis on his maritime activity, on his trips around the world as well as on his 14 years directorship at the Ministry of the means of communication in the Russian Empire. The contribution of the scientist into the construction of ports, railways, in particular the Trans-Siberian Railway has been highlighted. The article enumerates all initiatives by K. M. Pos'iet since the transport system reconstruction in the Russian Empire.