Pyotr S. Vannovskiy was a Russian General.

He served in the Russo-Turkish War of 1877-1878; held commands of a St. Petersburg Cadet Corps and an Army Corps based in Kiev; served as Minster of War from 1882 until 1898 under the Tsars Alexander III

Alexander III of Russia

Alexander Alexandrovich Romanov , historically remembered as Alexander III or Alexander the Peacemaker reigned as Emperor of Russia from until his death on .-Disposition:...

 (1881–1894) and Nicholas II

Nicholas II of Russia

Nicholas II was the last Emperor of Russia, Grand Prince of Finland, and titular King of Poland. His official short title was Nicholas II, Emperor and Autocrat of All the Russias and he is known as Saint Nicholas the Passion-Bearer by the Russian Orthodox Church.Nicholas II ruled from 1894 until...

(1894–1917) respectfully. Credited with maintaining order and curbing corruption in the supply system. Briefly served as Minister of Education beginning in 1901.