 May handed over the reins of directorship to Vasilii Aleksandrovich Krakaw (1857-1935), an 1873 May graduate, who, having graduated from the historical-philosophical faculty of the university, taught history in his former school.Under his directorship the method of teaching was perfected, the natural science division developed, and the equipment of the classrooms and laboratories improved.In 1906, after the retirement of V.A.