Vasily Vladimirovich Saveliev

The godfather of S.M. Prokudin-Gorsky, a Russian statesman. The Savelievs' estate was located in the village of Khmelevo, adjacent to Funikova Gora. In 1866 he started his service as an officer in the Russian army, then switched to civilian service. From 1879 to 1908 (according to other sources, in 1880–1904) - Chairman of the Olonets Provincial area Administration. In 1906 he was elected a member of the State Council. Re-elected in 1909 and 1912.