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Evgeny Torchinov

Russian sinologist (1956-2003) · Russia · On the map · Academics · Died at 46

Evgeny Alexeevich Torchinov was a Russian sinologist, Buddhist scholar, professor, and translator. He was best known as an eminent Russian researcher of ancient Chinese religion and philosophy, author of many books and translations of classical Chinese texts into Russian.

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He founded the chair of Eastern philosophy and cultures at St. Petersburg State University.

Country
Russia
Category
Academics
Type
Academic
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1956 to 2003 · aged 46

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