CREATIVE CONTACTS OF SCIENTIST AND POET A.E. VANEEV (ON THE MATERIALS OF HIS EPISTOLARY HERITAGE)

Abstract

Interest in the history of science and its representatives is a characteristic feature of social and humanitarian knowledge. The contribution of scientists and artists is estimated, as a rule, from their works, both published and remaining in manuscript. At the same time, it is equally important to reveal the scientific and creative connections of a scientist, to form an idea about him as a person of his time, about the nature of relationships within the professional community of representatives of science and culture. A.E. Vaneev (1933-2001) - People's Poet of the Komi Republic, a researcher of the national identity of Komi poetry, of I.A. Kuratov’s creativity, translator of works of world classics into Komi language - made a tangible contribution to the development of national culture. The object of the research is the epistolary heritage of A.E. Vaneev, the subject is his professional interpersonal contacts. The article reveals a circle of scientists, poets, writers, translators who maintained regular communication with A.E. Vaneev, discussed scientific and creative plans, the practice of translation work, sought advice and assistance.