Photo by V. E. Korkin in Omsk, Siberia, Russia. March 1916 6.3 х 10.3 cm Petr Ivanovich MAKUSHIN (1844-1926) was a book seller, publisher, and philanthropist well known in Siberia, Russia. Makushin opened the first public library in the city of Tomsk and the first book store in Siberia; he was one of the first supporters of the first university and the founder of the People’s University. House of Science in Tomsk is named after Makushin. C4764