Philologist's Day

Today, May 25, is the holiday of those for whom the love of words has become the work of life, and this — Philologist's Day.

Happy holiday, dear specialists! I wish you success in your scientific research and joy in comprehending the beauty and depths of languages ​​and literature.

Unfortunately, people of this profession do not very often become heroes of works of art, but such examples still exist. We want to share one of these books with you:

Alexander Chudakov’s idyll novel “Darkness falls on the old steps” awarded the "Russian Booker of the Decade" award. In it the author, a famous philologist and literary critic, in an autobiographical form shares the history of a family of intellectuals, who has to rebuild her life completely conditions that are not familiar to you. Book in our library catalog: https://ruslan-neo.nsu.ru/ Follow the link below to read a live response to the book from Vladimir Snegirev from Rossiyskaya Gazeta: “Reading Alexander Chudakov’s book, you experience incredible pleasure.”