Lev Lurie and his work

Among the most famous and well-deserved residents of St. Petersburg, a worthy place is occupied by the remarkable historian Lev Lurie. The main theme of his articles, as well as numerous radio and television programs is the history of the city - a multifaceted and often presented to them in a completely new perspective. He, undoubtedly, can be called one of the most recognized connoisseurs of pre-revolutionary Petersburg life, which he talks about in his works with his inherent skill.

Childhood and the way to science

Lurie Lev Yakovlevich was born in 1950 in Leningrad. It should immediately be noted that fate was favorable to him - he was born into the family of true Leningrad intellectuals. His father Yakov Solomonovich Lurie was a historian, and his mother Irina Efimovna Ganelina was a professor, the founder of the first cardiac resuscitation in the country. Grandfather - Solomon Yakovlevich - left a memory of himself as an outstanding Soviet philologist-Hellenist and researcher of the history of the ancient world.

However, the historian Lev Lurye chose the path not at once and spent his early years at the Physics and Mathematics School No. 30, which he graduated in 1967. Further education Lev Yakovlevich continued at the Faculty of Economics of Leningrad State University. Here he had to stay a little longer, as the future historian was suspended for a year for a rough draft of the political leaflet he had found. Forced academic leave Lev Lurye spent working as a milling machine.

How it all began

Lev Yakovlevich began his enlightenment activity as a guide to the Museum of the History of Leningrad, as well as curator of a number of exhibitions related to his history. Being a scientific employee of this museum, in 1987 he graduated from the post-graduate course and defended his thesis, becoming a candidate of historical sciences.

Successfully realizing the opportunities that opened in the period of perestroika, Lev Lurie, together with a group of his friends-like-minded people, founded the first classical gymnasium in St. Petersburg, the general school No. 610. In this his brainchild, he still leads history lessons and works as a head teacher. In the period from 1991 to 1993, Lev Yakovlevich holds the position of professor of Russian history in a number of American colleges.

Articles and books on Russian history

In addition to teaching, Lurie Lev Yakovlevich is conducting a serious research work. Based on its results, he writes and publishes articles on Russian history. Their number has long exceeded a hundred. In addition, Lurie belongs to the authorship of a number of books that have become today's bestsellers.

His most famous works are "St. Petersburg's Ulcers", "Aptekarsky Island", "Petersburg. Guide "and many others. In them the author conveys the life of a real city, populated by living people. Lurie's books are not a dry academic statement of facts, but a living witty conversation that leaves no one indifferent.

Author's project of the writer

Having enough experience as a journalist, Lev Lurie in 2002 became the author of the project "The Quarterly Overseer", which received great popularity - an appendix to the magazine "SPb.Sobaka.Ru". In each of its thirty-two-page edition, it is told about some one next city quarter.

In addition to the review article devoted to the past, present and future of the city on the Neva River, the appendix contains materials on the most interesting houses, yards and everything else that deserves attention. Particularly fascinating is the section in which the author tells about some of a number of outgoing events that occurred in this quarter. Sometimes it's absolutely incredible stories.

Work on TV channels

Among other areas of activity of Lev Yakovlevich, his work on television occupies an important place, to which he started in the early nineties. Many are reminded of the 57-series "The History of One City" program, of which he is the author of the script. Also, the historian Lurie is familiar to viewers as the host of a number of programs, such as "Labyrinths of History", "Bulat and Gold", as well as "The History of One Event." In the period 2004-2009. He heads the Directorate of Documentary Broadcasting on the channel of the TRK Petersburg-Fifth Channel. These programs have become very popular. Since 2000, Lurie has become an indispensable participant in the broadcasts on the radio channel "Echo of Petersburg".

Honored laurels

Lev Lurie, whose books are well known to the entire reading public of Russia, has been repeatedly awarded a number of prizes for his work on radio, television and print publishing. In 2001 he became a laureate of the contest "Golden Pen", and in 2005 - Antsiferovskoy award. In 2009, Lev Yakovlevich is awarded the Grand Prix "Journalist of the Year". But the main reward, of course, is the love and appreciation of the readers, for whom his books and programs opened the door to a new, previously unrecognized world of the history of Russia and its northern capital.