Pavel Dolukhanov (1937-2009)

摘要

Pavel Dolukhanov (1937-2009) belongs to that glorious cohort of creative and innovative professionals whose role in the development of prehistoric studies stands out among contributors to the discipline. Pavel was born in Leningrad on January 1, 1937 to an Armenian father and a Russian mother. He grew up within a remarkable family of Russian intelligentsia with roots in the aristocracy and a strong intellectual tradition. They were musicians and poets and journalists; his uncle was a famous Russian composer. His childhood was marred by the Nazi blockade of Leningrad during the Second World War. Pavel was four years old when the blockade began in September of 1941, trapping him and his family within the city. Both of Pavel's grandfathers died during the struggle-tragically on January 1,1942, his fifth birthday-and his father very nearly died as well.