The fact that the East is a delicate matter is known to many Russian citizens. Dmitry Streltsov is professionally engaged in the study of the countries of the East. The main subject of his research is Japan, the land of the rising sun.
Starting conditions
To become a specialist in international relations, you must have the appropriate knowledge and broad horizons. It is not so easy for a man brought up in European traditions to understand and accept the value system of eastern civilization. Dmitry Viktorovich Streltsov from an early age watched the daily life of Japanese citizens. Almost three years he lived in the port city of Yokohama. He liked the local cuisine. He easily learned to use special chopsticks called Hashi.
The future doctor of historical sciences was born on June 29, 1963 in a family of employees. Parents at that time lived in Moscow. My father worked in the Ministry of Commerce, and regularly went on long business trips abroad. Mother taught foreign languages, and accompanied her husband on trips as a translator. Dmitry was seven years old when the family returned from Japan, and he went to school. He studied well. His favorite subjects were history and literature. When it came time to choose a profession, Streltsov decided to get a specialized education at the famous Institute of Asian and African countries.
Professional activity
In 1986, Dmitry successfully completed his studies in the specialty "History, Japanese." As part of the curriculum, he spent almost half a year at the University of Tokyo. Having received a diploma, Streltsov entered graduate school at the Institute of Oriental Studies at the USSR Academy of Sciences. The scientific interests of the scientist were wide. He investigated the problems of nuclear power. By that time, several nuclear power plants operated by American specialists were operating in Japan. In 1989, Streltsov defended his thesis on this topic.
Dmitry Viktorovich was engaged not only in scientific research. For several years, Streltsov worked as an expert in the trade mission of the Russian Federation in Tokyo. He lectured on the history of Russia to students of the University of Okinawa. In 2003 he defended his doctoral dissertation on the topic "The System of Public Administration of Japan in the Postwar Period". Streltsov not only wrote scientific articles, but translated monographs of Japanese scientists and politicians. Of great interest among Russian politicians was the book Kim Il Sung and the Kremlin. North Korea of the Cold War.
