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Questions about Alexander Zinoviev

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When was Alexander Zinoviev born and where?

Alexander Zinoviev was born on the 29th of October 1922 in Pakhtino, a village within the Kostroma Governorate. His family belonged to the state peasants class with ancestors documented as far back as the mid-18th century.

What military service did Alexander Zinoviev perform during World War II?

Alexander Zinoviev joined the Red Army at the end of 1940 under the name Zenoviev and served for six years. He trained at Ulyanovsk Aviation School before becoming a tank gunner earning him the Order of the Red Star during combat flights beginning March 1945.

Why was Alexander Zinoviev expelled from the Soviet Union in 1976?

The 2nd of December 1976 resulted in expulsion from Communist Party without attendance at meeting due to anti-patriotic actions incompatible with Soviet scientist status. Scientific titles were removed following open conflict when he invited Western journalists home making protest statements before submitting party cards.

Where did Alexander Zinoviev live after leaving the Soviet Union in 1978?

Munich became home until July 1999 earning income through literary work and lectures lacking stable employment. Brief logic teaching occurred at University of Munich though presence remained political while books published included Homo Sovieticus and Go to Golgatha.

When did Alexander Zinoviev return to Russia and what happened shortly before his death?

the 30th of June 1999 Zinoviev family returned Moscow days accepted professor Moscow State University Department Ethics Faculty Philosophy Maxim Gorky Literature Institute. Died the 10th of May 2006 brain tumor discussed dehumanization European culture arguing revival humanism save Russia testament cremated ashes scattered helicopter Chukhloma Region birthplace boulder installed place symbolic grave-cenotaph erected Novodevichy Cemetery Moscow posthumously awarded Honorary Citizen Kostroma Region monument erected 2009 Nikolai Nekrasov Kostroma State University sculptor Andrey Kovalchuk 2016 eve 95th anniversary new butterfly species named honor Zinoviev's Fan Wing Alucita zinovievi.