Budri David Marat (David Ivanovich) (1756-1821). Professor of French. A native of Switzerland, brother of the leader of the French Revolution J. P. Marat. He was educated in Geneva - first at the gymnasium, then at the academy. After participating in the Geneva Revolution in early 80s of the 18th century he fled to Russia. He was the owner of the factory of gold and silver products, the only one in Russia at that time. He enjoyed the patronage of Catherine II and Empress Maria Feodorovna who assisted him in taking a teacher's position. He taught French at the Institute of Noble Maidens of the Order of St. Catherine and at St. Petersburg Provincial Gymnasium.

Since 1811 - Professor of French at the Lyceum, later - at the Noble Lyceum Boarding School. In 1811, his grammar book was published. A highly educated, intelligent, and caring teacher, he captured students with his subject, and, as M. Korf worded it, developed in them "the ability of logical, smooth and clear expressing their thoughts in words".