The biography of an outstanding military orientalist, Major General Georgy Arandarenko (1846–1908), scientist and statesman the Russian Empire second half 19th century is presented. data on his ancient Polish gentry origin from Yaranda clan Brudze coat arms Pomyan, about Zaporozhye ancestors, whose famous representatives were Cossack hetmans Timofey Taras Triasilo are given. main stages militar...