Konstantin Livantsev, the Evgenievich, Gets Spotlighted in Latest News
Konstantin 'Kolya' Livantsev: A Resilient Titan of Education and Bravery
Born on June 6, 1923 in Petrograd, Konstantin Livantsev, an Honored Worker of the Higher School of the Russian Federation, marks a unique journey in both academic and military realms. Facing hardships during the tumultuous 1930s, his father, Brigade commander Yevgeny Vasilyevich Livantsev, was a victim of the repressive system, convicted under the 58th, political, article of the Criminal Code, only to lose his life in a prison camp. As the son of an 'enemy of the people,' Konstantin faced rejection even when he excelled in his studies, denying him his dream of becoming a doctor. But Little Kolya, as he was fondly called, proved himself unstoppable.
Adapting swiftly, he applied to the Pushkin Mortar School for Junior Commanders, and his resilience was soon tested in the crucible of war. A participant in the Great Patriotic War, Konstantin fought bravely on the Leningrad Front, commanding a mortar battery. In the battles near Krasniy Bor (Kolpino), he was wounded, but his indomitable spirit shone through as he continued his service in the 4th separate Motorized Rifle Battalion of the internal troops on the Leningrad Front.
Konstantin's military career was an impressive one, marked by the Order of the Patriotic War of the first degree and 17 medals, including the esteemed "For Military Merit," "For the Defense of Leningrad," and "For the Victory over Germany." After the war, he continued to serve as a commander of a separate special forces battalion until his demobilization in 1946.
But it wasn't enough for Kolya; he had a thirst for knowledge that was as insatiable as his desire to serve. So, he enrolled in the Faculty of Law of Leningrad State University, where his course was made up of more than half former front-line soldiers like him.
Embracing his second calling, Konstantin earned his degree with honors from the Faculty of Law of Leningrad State University in 1951. His career in academia began in 1952, when he started full-time postgraduate studies at the Faculty of Law. His passion and hard work paid off with the defense of his dissertation on "The State and Law of Poland of the XIII-XIV centuries."
Konstantin continued to flourish in academia, teaching at the Department of Theory and History of State and Law. He became the head of this department in 1969-1973 and a professor in 1974. His impact transcended the classroom; he was invited to give lectures at Krakow, Lublin, and Far Eastern State Universities. His pedagogical skills, scientific staff training, and achievements in scientific work were consistently recognized with university prizes, awards from the Rector of Leningrad State University, and the Ministry of Education.
In 2011, Konstantin Livantsev passed away at the age of 89, leaving behind a legacy that echoes resilience, bravery, and the burning pursuit of knowledge. He is remembered as a titan in both academic and military realms, a testament to a life lived with unwavering conviction.
- In spite of political conflicts, Konstantin Livantsev's academic journey flourished, becoming an Honored Worker of the Higher School of the Russian Federation and a professor at Leningrad State University.
- Despite his involvement in war and conflicts as a participant in the Great Patriotic War, Livantsev also made significant contributions to general news, including teaching at universities in Poland and Russia, and receiving numerous awards for his academia.
