Problems of historical research methodology in G.S. Fridlyand’s publications

The purpose of the paper is to consider methodological issues in works Soviet historian Grigoriy Samoylovich Fridlyand. Based on material his journal publications, a number topics are traced that represent an original development provisions historical materialism relation science and specific problems research. influence participation philosophical discussions 1920s could have G.S. Fridlyands conclusions indicated. author traces attitude categorical apparatus, theory socio-economic formations, question role personality history researchers methodology determining range sources involved. In all questions raised, both concretization general materialist understanding history, characteristic time, entry into new frontiers, which attempt develop Marxist constructions, demonstrated. Special attention paid prognostic elements he foresaw future vector science. conclusion made about need study formation as important stage our country overcoming nihilism towards it, formed by historiographical situation perestroika period.