Yasen Zasursky

Soviet and Russian literary critic (1929-2021)
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Yasen Zasursky

Summary

Yasen Zasursky is a human[1]. Born in Moscow[2], he… he was born on October 29, 1929[3]. He passed away in Moscow[4]. He died on August 1, 2021[5]. He worked as a journalist[6], literary scholar[7], and university teacher[8]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (43 views/month, #7,299 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Yasen Zasursky was born in Moscow[2].
  • Yasen Zasursky died in Moscow[4].
  • Yasen Zasursky was born on October 29, 1929[3].
  • Yasen Zasursky was born on January 1, 1929[10].
  • Yasen Zasursky died on August 1, 2021[5].
  • Yasen Zasursky is buried at Troyekurovskoye cemetery[11].
  • Yasen Zasursky held citizenship in Soviet Union[12].
  • Yasen Zasursky held citizenship in Russia[13].
  • Yasen Zasursky worked as a journalist[6].
  • Yasen Zasursky worked as a literary scholar[7].
  • Yasen Zasursky worked as a university teacher[8].
  • Yasen Zasursky's field of work was literary studies[14].
  • Yasen Zasursky's field of work was American literature[15].
  • Yasen Zasursky's field of work was mass communication[16].
  • Yasen Zasursky's field of work was mass media[17].
  • Yasen Zasursky's field of work was journalism[18].
  • Among Yasen Zasursky's employers was MSU Faculty of Journalism[19].
  • Yasen Zasursky was educated at Moscow State Linguistic University[20].
  • Yasen Zasursky's doctoral advisor was Moris Osipovich Mendel'son[21].
  • Yasen Zasursky's doctoral advisor was Roman Samarin[22].
  • Yasen Zasursky's doctoral advisor was Nikolay Chemodanov[23].
  • A notable student of Yasen Zasursky was Yelena Vartanova[24].
  • A notable student of Yasen Zasursky was Susanna Alperina[25].
  • A notable student of Yasen Zasursky was Andrey Korotkov[26].
  • A notable student of Yasen Zasursky was Q28760404[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Moscow[2], Yasen Zasursky… Recorded date of birth include October 29, 1929[3] and January 1, 1929[10].

Education

Yasen Zasursky was educated at Moscow State Linguistic University[20]. Doctoral advisors include Moris Osipovich Mendel'son[21], an Americanist[28], 1904–1982[29], of Soviet Union[30], specialised in American studies[31]; Roman Samarin[22]; and Nikolay Chemodanov[23]. He earned the academic degree of Doctor of Sciences in Philology[32].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include journalist[6], literary scholar[7], and university teacher[8]. Fields of work include literary studies[14], an academic discipline[33]; American literature[15], a sub-set of literature[34], in United States[35]; mass communication[16], an academic discipline[36]; mass media[17], an academic discipline[37]; and journalism[18], an industry[38]. Yasen Zasursky was employed by MSU Faculty of Journalism[19]. Notable students include Yelena Vartanova[24], Susanna Alperina[25], Andrey Korotkov[26], Q28760404[27], and Q4382622[39]. Doctoral students include Yelena Vartanova[40] and Andrey Korotkov[41].

Recognition

Awards received include Order of the Badge of Honour[42], a socialist order of merit[43], in Soviet Union[44], founded in 1935[45]; Order "For Merit to the Fatherland", 4th class[46], a grade of an order[47], in Russia[48]; Order of the Red Banner of Labour[49], a socialist order of merit[50], in Soviet Union[51], founded in 1928[52]; Order of Friendship[53], an order[54], in Russia[55], founded in 1994[56]; French Order of Academic Palms[57], an order[58], in France[59], founded in 1808[60]; and Friendship Order[61], an order[62], in Vietnam[63], founded in 2003[64].

Death and Burial

Yasen Zasursky died on August 1, 2021[5]. He passed away in Moscow[4]. Burial took place at Troyekurovskoye cemetery[11].

Why It Matters

Yasen Zasursky ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (43 views/month, #7,299 of 1,000,298).[9] He is known by 12 alternative names across languages and contexts.[65]

His notable doctoral advisees include Andrey Korotkov[66], a journalist[67], 1954–2012[68], of Soviet Union[69].

FAQs

Where was Yasen Zasursky born?

Yasen Zasursky's place of birth was Moscow[2].

Where did Yasen Zasursky die?

Yasen Zasursky passed away in Moscow[4].

What did Yasen Zasursky do for work?

Yasen Zasursky worked as journalist[6], literary scholar[7], and university teacher[8].

Where did Yasen Zasursky go to school?

Yasen Zasursky was educated at Moscow State Linguistic University[20].

What awards did Yasen Zasursky receive?

Honors received include Order of the Badge of Honour[42], Order "For Merit to the Fatherland", 4th class[46], Order of the Red Banner of Labour[49], and Order of Friendship[53].

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    Occupation journalist, literary scholar, university teacher
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    Country of citizenship Soviet Union, Russia
    Field of work
    Professorship full professor
    Doctoral advisor Moris Osipovich Mendel'son, Roman Samarin, Nikolay Chemodanov
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