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Boris Lisanevich

1906 – 1985

Russian businessman

Ballet dancer Restaurateur Hotel manager
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About Boris Lisanevich

Lived 1906 – 1985 (aged 78–79). Boris Lisanevich was a Russian ballet dancer, restaurateur and hotel manager, known for Nepal.

Boris Nikolayevich Lisanevich (, ; 1905 –1985) was a ballet dancer, a hotelier and a restaurateur. He helped pave the way for tourism in Nepal, when he opened the country's first hotel, the Hotel Royal, and later when he created the Yak & Yeti Hotel and Restaurant.

Early life and ballet career

Lisanevich was the youngest of three brothers. His great-grandfather Grigory Ivanovich Lisanevich fought at Borodino and his portrait was placed in the Military Gallery of the Winter Palace. In an attempt to reform this process, Lisanevich convinced a group of 20 tourists from Kolkata (then Calcutta), mostly women, to come to Nepal in 1955 and then proceeded to have an intense discussion with the newly crowned King Mahendra about granting them a 15-day visa.

Lisanevich was buried in the cemetery of the British embassy in Kathmandu.

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Important facts

Born
1906, Odesa
Birth century
Nationality
Known for
Nepal
Also known as
Boris Nikolayevich Lisanevich

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Boris Lisanevich?

Russian businessman

When was Boris Lisanevich born?

Boris Lisanevich was born in 1906 in Odesa.

When did Boris Lisanevich die?

Boris Lisanevich died on 20 October 1985 in Kathmandu.

What was Boris Lisanevich's occupation?

Boris Lisanevich was a ballet dancer, restaurateur and hotel manager.

What was Boris Lisanevich known for?

Boris Lisanevich was known for Nepal.

What nationality was Boris Lisanevich?

Boris Lisanevich was Russian.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Boris Lisanevich

· Wikidata: Q4263040

· DBpedia: Boris Lisanevich

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