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Vitalit RubinSoviet and Israeli orientalist philosopher.
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Content:
- Vladimir Rubin
- Military Service and Captivity
- Post-War Experiences
- Academic Career in the Soviet Union
- Emigration and Career in Israel
- Tragic End
- Family Background
Vladimir Rubin
Early Life and EducationBorn in Moscow, Vladimir Rubin embarked on an academic journey in 1940 by enrolling in the Moscow State University's Faculty of History. However, his studies were interrupted by the outbreak of World War II.
Military Service and Captivity
In 1941, Rubin volunteered for the militia and fought in the Battle of Yelnya. During the conflict, he was captured and held prisoner for three days before escaping and returning to Moscow.
Post-War Experiences
In 1942, Rubin attempted to join the Artillery School in Tomsk but was dismissed due to his previous captivity. Consequently, he worked in a coal mine in a special camp from 1942-1944. From 1944-1948, he resided in tuberculosis hospitals and sanatoriums.
Academic Career in the Soviet Union
In 1948, Rubin resumed his education at Moscow State University, graduating in 1951 with a specialization in ancient Chinese history. He taught Russian to Chinese students from 1951-1952 and later worked as a literature referent at the USSR Academy of Sciences' Fundamental Library of Social Sciences. In 1960, he earned a PhD with his thesis on the "Zuozhuan as a Source for the Social History of the Spring and Autumn Period."
Emigration and Career in Israel
In 1972, Rubin applied for emigration to Israel and was subsequently forced to leave his academic position. Only in 1976 did he receive permission to depart. From 1976-1981, he held the position of Professor at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem, where he taught the history of Chinese political thought and ancient Chinese philosophy.
Tragic End
Vladimir Rubin's promising academic career was cut short in an untimely automobile accident.
Family Background
Rubin's family had a distinguished intellectual legacy:- Uncle: Isaac Ilyich Rubin, a renowned Soviet economist (1886-1937)
- Father: Aron Ilyich Rubin, a philosopher and translator (1888-1961)
