Alexander Tsiurupa was born in Oleshky, in Taurida Governorate, Russian Empire (now Ukraine). His father was an official. After graduating from a local school, in 1887 he enrolled in the Kherson Agricultural Institute, but in 1893 was arrested and expelled for distributing anti-government literature.
Alexander Tsiurupa originated from Oleshky, within the boundaries of the Taurida Governorate, Russian Empire (now Ukraine). His father occupied a formal role. Upon completing his studies at a nearby school, in 1887 he enrolled in the Kherson Agricultural Institute, but in 1893 he was detained and expelled for publishing seditious materials.