Background
Bulatovich, Aleksandr was born on October 8, 1870 in Orel.
Bulatovich, Aleksandr was born on October 8, 1870 in Orel.
Served as a member of the Russian diplomatic mission in Ethiopia. Explored Ethiopia, 1896— 1900. Gathered ethnographic information on some Ethiopian tribes (Sidamo, Galla).
Became a monk in the early 1900s. Returned to Ethiopia, 1911-1912, to try to organize a Russian Orthodox monastery and school. Wrote religious works.
Returned to Russia.