Why was the Imperial Porcelain Factory called Lomonosov for many years?

After the Russian Revolution, the old imperial institutions were reorganized. In 1925 the factory was renamed the Lomonosov Porcelain Factory, usually shortened to LFZ from its Russian initials. The new name honoured Mikhail Lomonosov, the 18th-century scientist and polymath who had worked on glass and enamel and is often viewed as a symbol of Russian science and industry. Under the Lomonosov name, the factory shifted from serving the imperial court to supplying the Soviet state, exporting widely and promoting Soviet design abroad. Many well-known figurines of animals, workers, and stylized characters date from this period. In 2005, with private shareholders and a new direction, the historic “Imperial Porcelain” title was restored, while many collectors still use both names interchangeably. On older pieces you will see “ЛФЗ” or “Made in USSR,” whereas newer items carry a double-headed eagle mark associated with the pre-revolutionary factory. Understanding this name change helps collectors place pieces in a rough time frame.