Alexander Vostokov
Philologist and academic expert
Born
Died
1864
162 years ago — 83 years old
Category
Thinkers & Philosophers
Country
Estonia
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Contributed significantly to the study of Slavic languages and philology. Specialized in the research of Old Church Slavonic and ancient Slavic texts. Played a crucial role in assembling linguistic resources and developing grammars for Slavic languages. Served as a professor and held influential positions in various academic institutions throughout a prominent career.
Published works on Old Church Slavonic
Contributed to Slavic language studies
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