Abstract

This article dwells on the life and work of the famous Soviet and Russian historian, facilitator of science and education in the European North of Russia, Professor Mikhail Ilyich Shumilov. The paper focuses on his life, early days and development as a historian, his contribution to the historical science of the Russian North and Karelia. Further, the author characterizes Shumilov’s work as a rector (1973–1991) and head of the Department of Russian History (1970–2014) of Petrozavodsk State University. In addition, the article looks at his collaboration with historians from Pomor University and Northern (Arctic) Federal University named after M.V. Lomonosov.

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