Vazif Meylanov
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Vazif Sirazhutdinovich Meylanov (Russian: Вази́ф Сиражутди́нович Мейла́нов, 15 May 1940 – 11 January 2015)[1] was a Soviet mathematician,[2] social philosopher, writer, Soviet dissident and political prisoner (1980–1989). He became renowned for his critical works on theory of socialism as well as for singular endurance and uncompromising attitude towards authorities during his prison terms. After imprisonment and exile Vazif Meylanov dealt with the problem of personal freedom, examined social and political environment, dispelled stereotypes about Russian democracy and analyzed political consciousness of Russian society. Besides, he was an opponent of nationalism and Islamism, while he proposed that the idea of rule of human rights should be a basis for human relationships and strong state machine should enforce rights.
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Vazif Sirazhutdinovich Meylanov | |
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Вазиф Сиражутдинович Мейланов | |
Born | (1940-05-15)May 15, 1940 |
Died | January 11, 2015(2015-01-11) (aged 74) Makhachkala, Russia |
Alma mater | Moscow State University |
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Known for | Fighting communists for the freedom of speech |
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Children | 4 |