The memoirs span from his childhood in Norway to his career at the Hermitage Museum and the Institute of Oriental Studies in Leningrad.
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The full text is widely available for free online, often with the permission of his heirs: The memoirs span from his childhood in Norway
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 full text is widely available for free
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The book provides a personal perspective on the development of Soviet oriental studies, detailing his interactions with other major figures in the field. Where to Read or Download