Diakonov — Kniga Vospominanii Skachat

Diakonov recounts his work as a translator and scholar, including unique anecdotes like translating Norwegian maps for the Northern Fleet during WWII and his early translations of the Epic of Gilgamesh .

The memoirs span from his childhood in Norway to his career at the Hermitage Museum and the Institute of Oriental Studies in Leningrad. diakonov kniga vospominanii skachat

Provides downloadable versions in ZIP and PDF formats (approx. 31 MB). Diakonov recounts his work as a translator and

The official repository of the Russian Academy of Sciences offers the complete book in PDF format. 31 MB)

The (Book of Memoirs) by Igor Mikhailovich Diakonov is a highly regarded autobiographical work by the world-renowned Russian orientalist, linguist, and historian. Published in 1995, it offers a deep look into the life of a scholar who lived through the most turbulent periods of Soviet history. Key Features & Content