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Lubomyr BeskornuySoviet military historian
Date of Birth: 27.09.1905
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Content:
- Early Life and Education
- Military Service and Academic Pursuits
- Military Rank and Doctoral Degree:
- Post-Military Career
- - Head of department
- Other Activities:
- Research Interests and Contributions
- - Military economics
- Publications and Documentary Editions:
- Recognition and Legacy
- Legacy as a Historian and Conservationist:
Early Life and Education
In 1930, Бескровный graduated from the Kuban Pedagogical Institute and embarked on a career as a school teacher and university lecturer.
Military Service and Academic Pursuits
World War II and Academic Career:From 1941 to 1943, Бескровный served in the Great Patriotic War. In 1943, he was recalled from the front to teach military history at the M. V. Frunze Military Academy, later becoming head of its Department of Military History.
Military Rank and Doctoral Degree:
In 1946, Бескровный was commissioned as a captain. In 1948 (or 1950, according to other sources), he attained the rank of colonel. In 1950, he defended his doctoral dissertation on "The Development of the Russian Army in the 18th Century" and was awarded the title of professor.
Post-Military Career
Academy of Sciences of the USSR:After retiring from military service in 1955, Бескровный joined the Academy of Sciences of the USSR (AN USSR), where he held various positions, including:
- Head of department
- Head of sector- Chairman of the pre-October period section of the Academic Council of the Institute of History of the USSR
- Chairman of the Scientific Council on Historical Geography and Cartography of the History Department of the AN USSR
- Chairman of the Institute of History of the USSR commission on the classification of historical monuments and the creation of the Register of Historical Monuments
Other Activities:
Béскровный was also active in cultural preservation efforts:- Member of the Presidium of the Scientific and Methodological Council for the Protection of Cultural Monuments of the USSR Ministry of Culture
- Chairman of the historical section of the All-Russian Society for the Protection of Historical and Cultural Monuments
Research Interests and Contributions
Бескровный specialized in the history of the Russian army and navy from the 18th to the early 20th centuries. His research encompassed:
- Military economics
- Recruitment, composition, and organization of Russian armed forces- Military art and historiography
- Military geography and cartography
- Military archaeology
Emphasis on Economic and Socio-Political Context:
A distinctive feature of Бескровный's work was his attention to the economic and socio-political context of the period he studied.
Publications and Documentary Editions:
Бескровный played a significant role in the publication of multi-volume collections of documents on prominent Russian military leaders, including M. I. Kutuzov and P. A. Rumyantsev.
Recognition and Legacy
Awards and Honors:Béскровный received the Order of the Red Banner of Labor, the Order of the Badge of Honor, and various medals.
Legacy as a Historian and Conservationist:
Béскровный authored over 200 scholarly works and made important contributions to the protection and preservation of historical and cultural monuments in the USSR. His name remains synonymous with excellence in the field of military history.
