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William Pokhlyobkin

William Pokhlyobkin
Вильям Васильевич Похлёбкин
Born(1923-08-20)August 20, 1923
DiedMarch 2000 (aged 76–77)
CitizenshipSoviet Union (1923–1991) → Russia (1991–2000)
Alma materMoscow State Institute of International Relations
Known for
  • Culinary books
  • books about history
Awards
  • Urho Kekkonen's Medal (1986)
  • Langhe Ceretto Prize (1993)
  • Hugo Grotius Prize (1999)
Scientific career
Fields
  • History
  • Scandinavian studies
  • heraldry
  • international relations
InstitutionsInstitute of History at the Academy of Sciences of the Soviet Union

William August Vasilyevich Pokhlyobkin (August 20, 1923 – April 15 (burial date), 2000; Russian: Ви́льям-Август 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.

  1. ^ "Щи да каша - Культура - Новая Газета". Новая Газета. Retrieved 1 October 2014.

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