The history of the Russian state is changing in accordance with the political situation in the country. This phenomenon is not new. Andrei Zorin, a Russian historian and literary critic, explores the events of past centuries through the prism of literary works.
Starting conditions
Periodically, research methods of historical processes are updated. Additional sources of information are emerging that shed light on events covered in the ashes of past generations and centuries. Scientists have to master new technology and new technologies for finding relevant data. Doctor of Philology Andrei Leonidovich Zorin explores the texts of European medieval writers. And according to the results of the analysis, it reconstructs the feelings and emotions of people who lived in those days. The technique is original and not all experts use it.
The future professor at Oxford University was born March 16, 1956 in an intelligent family. Parents at that time lived in Moscow. Father, a famous Soviet writer and playwright, created works in the genre of socialist realism. Mother taught foreign languages at a pedagogical institute. Andrey grew up in an intellectual environment. The boy has formed a broader horizons than his peers. At school, Zorin studied well. He preferred history and literature. After school, I definitely decided to get a specialized education at the philological department of Moscow State University.
Professional activity
In 1978, he received a diploma and entered graduate school. For five years he worked on his Ph.D. thesis on the topic "Literary Direction as an Interethnic Community". After which he lectured at his native university. In 1992, he received a scholarship from the famous Harvard University and spent two years in the USA. Zorin paid particular attention to the study of intellectual history. Specialists know that scientific discoveries and technical inventions are made almost simultaneously on different continents. It has not yet been possible to establish any connections between phenomena of this kind.
The work of Andrei Zorin aroused sincere interest in the scientific community of civilized countries. In 2004, he defended his doctoral dissertation on the topic "Russian literature and the formation of state ideology." After a short period of time, the Russian scientist was offered to take the professorship at Oxford University. Andrei Leonidovich made a significant contribution to strengthening humanitarian and scientific ties between Russian and foreign universities. Zorin is regularly invited to lecture to students at Michigan, New York, and other universities.
