Background
Sergey Mikhailovich Karpinsky was born on September 3, 1845 in Sumy, Sums'ka Oblast', Ukraine. He was of the nobles.
Sergey Mikhailovich Karpinsky was born on September 3, 1845 in Sumy, Sums'ka Oblast', Ukraine. He was of the nobles.
In 1869 Karpinsky graduated from the Physics and Mathematics Faculty of Kharkov University. After graduation he began a career of lecturer.
Karpinsky was a lecturer at the Tambov (1870-1873), Voronezh (1873-1878) gymnasiums, inspector of the Voronezh rural school (1878-1883), director of a teacher’s seminary (1883-1910), and full state adviser (1903).
One of the founders and commander of the Petrovsky Yacht Club (Voronezh, 1875-1917). Comrade chairman and board member of the Voronezh District Society for Water Rescue (1900-1917).
Member of the Voronezh Provincial Statistical Committee and Voronezh Scientific Archival Commission (since 1900).