Evgeny Torchinov Age, Birthday, Zodiac Sign and Birth Chart

Evgeny Alexeevich Torchinov was a prominent Russian sinologist and Buddhist scholar born on August 22, 1956. He contributed significantly to the study of ancient Chinese religion and philosophy and was noted for translating classical Chinese texts, particularly those related to Buddhism and Taoism, into Russian. As a professor, he founded the chair of Eastern philosophy and cultures at St. Petersburg State University, shaping the academic landscape in this field until his passing on July 12, 2003.

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Meaning of the name - Evgeny

noble, well-born

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August 22, 1956 Facts

Generation Group

Evgeny Torchinov belongs to the Baby Boomers group.

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Place of Birth: Vladikavkaz

Place of Death: Saint Petersburg

Educated At: Faculty of Oriental Studies of the St. Petersburg University

Occupation: philosophy historian | religious studies scholar | cultural historian | sinologist | university teacher

Employers: Museum of history of religion | Institute of Oriental Manuscripts of the Russian Academy of Sciences | Saint Petersburg State University

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