William Pokhlyobkin
Russian writer and historian (1923–2000) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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William Vasilyevich Pokhlyobkin (August 20, 1923 – April 15 (burial date), 2000; Russian: Ви́льям Васи́льевич Похлёбкин, Viliyam Vasilievich Pokhlyobkin) was a Soviet and Russian historian specializing in Scandinavian studies, heraldry, the diplomacy and international relations of Russia. He was also known as a geographer, journalist, expert on the history of Russian cuisine and the author of numerous culinary books.[1] His A History of Vodka has been translated into a number of languages, including English.
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In this name that follows Eastern Slavic naming customs, the patronymic is Vasilyevich and the family name is Pokhlyobkin.
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Вильям Васильевич Похлёбкин | |
Born | (1923-08-20)August 20, 1923 |
Died | March 2000 (aged 76–77) |
Citizenship | Soviet Union (1923–1991) → Russia (1991-2000) |
Alma mater | Moscow State Institute of International Relations |
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Institutions | Institute of History at the Academy of Sciences of the Soviet Union |
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