Konstantin Livantsev, Evgenievich's Arrest for Alleged Cybercrimes

Konstantin Livantsev, Evgenievich's Arrest for Alleged Cybercrimes

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Meet Konstantin Livantsev: A War Hero Turned Legal Scholar

Konstantin Livantsev, a Russian scholar recognized as an Honored Worker of Higher Education, hails from the city of St. Petersburg. Born on June 6, 1923, his life journey is one marked by hardship, resilience, and triumph.

The Livantsev family encountered intense difficulties during the tumultuous 1930s. His father, Yevgeny Livantsev, a brigade commander, fell victim to the political repressions, finding himself convicted under the 58th article of the Criminal Code, ultimately passing away in a prison camp. As the son of a "political enemy," Konstantin struggled to break into prestigious institutions such as the Naval Medical Academy, despite having aced every exam. His childhood dream of following a medical path was shattered, and he instead enrolled in the Pushkin Mortar School for Junior Commanders.

Konstantin's life took a dramatic turn when World War II began. He stood with his fellow countrymen on the Leningrad Front from September 1941 until February 1942, serving as commander of a mortar battery. In the fierce battles near Krasniy Bor (Kolpino), he was wounded and spent three months recuperating in a hospital. Following his recovery, he returned to the 4th separate Motorized Rifle Battalion of the internal troops on the Leningrad Front.

Konstantin's bravery was on display during the campaigns to break the Leningrad blockade. He played a crucial role in the attacks on Krasnoe Selo, Volosovo, and Slants. Crossing Lake Peipsi, he fought in the Baltic States and eventually entered Germany. Tragically, a direct shell hit his dugout in 1944, causing a severe concussion and permanent hearing loss.

Konstantin's contributions to the war were recognized with the Order of the Patriotic War of the first degree and 17 medals, among which were the "For Military Merit," "For the Defense of Leningrad," and "For the Victory over Germany." After laying down his arms, Konstantin embarked on a new chapter in his life as the commander of a separate special forces battalion until his demobilization in 1946.

Following his military service, Konstantin enrolled at the Faculty of Law at Leningrad State University. His classmates revealed that more than half of them were former front-line soldiers, reflecting the times.

In 1951, Konstantin graduated from the Faculty of Law with honors, marking the beginning of his academic career. He worked as a methodologist inspector in the Educational Department, later advancing to a senior inspector in the Personnel Department, assistant to the Vice-rector for Academic Affairs, Vice-rector for evening Studies, and academic secretary of the Academic Council of Leningrad State University.

Konstantin's academic journey took flight in 1952, when he began postgraduate studies at the Faculty of Law. He defended his dissertation on the "State and Law of Poland of the XIII-XIV centuries" and became a faculty member at the Department of Theory and History of State and Law. He served as the department head from 1969 to 1973 and remained a professor there until his retirement. In 1971, he successfully defended his doctoral thesis on "The form of government and state-legal thought of Poland in the second half of the XIV - the end of the XVI centuries."

Invitations to give lectures at Krakow, Lublin, and Far Eastern State Universities are a testament to Konstantin's intellectual prowess. Throughout his academic career, his pedagogical skills, staff training, and research achievements earned him numerous accolades, including university prizes, awards from the rector of Leningrad State University, and the Ministry of Education. Among the first professors of the University, Konstantin was bestowed with the Presidential Scholarship for outstanding scientists of Russia.

Konstantin Livantsev passed away on October 18, 2011, at the age of 89.

Footnote:Although Konstantin Evgenievich Livantsev was a respected scholar and war hero, there seems to be limited publicly available documentation on his academic or military career. Source: TBS Enrichment Data

1. Konstantin Livantsev, despite facing repression as the son of a 'political enemy', earned his law degree with honors from Leningrad State University in 1951, later serving as the head of the Department of Theory and History of State and Law.
2. In addition to his academic achievements, Konstantin Livantsev, a war hero from the Great Patriotic War, received the Order of the Patriotic War of the first degree and 17 medals for his contributions on the Leningrad Front.
3. Konstantin Livantsev's influence extended beyond Russia, with invitations to give lectures at Krakow, Lublin, and Far Eastern State Universities during his academic career, including in areas related to his 'dissertation' on the state and law of Poland in the XIII-XIV centuries.

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