Background
Iokhelson, Vladimir was born on January 26, 1855 in Wilno.
Iokhelson, Vladimir was born on January 26, 1855 in Wilno.
Narodnik revolutionary, arrested, 1885, exiled to Kolyma in Iakutia, 1888. Took part in expeditions to Northern Siberia, 1894-1896 (studied the Iukagir language), and later in expeditions to research the connections between North-East Asia and North America, 1900-1902, and 1908-1911. Specialist on the language and culture of NorthSiberian and Far Eastern tribes (Iukagirs, Koriaks and Aleutians).
Emigrated, 1922, and lived in the USA.