Saratov’s plot in Yu. N. Chumakov’s letters

The article discusses the place of Saratov-based plot in Yu. N. Chumakov’s letters addressed to author article. subject discussion correspondence is defense dissertation at Saratov University 1970 and its role his scientific biography. with M. Lotman as first opponent became key event climax. Having singled out fragments from related Saratov, seeks explain direction ensuing epistolary dialogue, why was perceived by Chumakov a more than significant for him, especially context dramatic proves that an explosion linear sequence text life, which dramatically changed fate scientist. desire talk detail about defense, find what impression it made, look happening on memorable day him through eyes addressee letter, betrayed read interpret again again. Particular attention paid personalities such outstanding philologists, professors A. P. Skaftymov E. I. Pokusaev. not Skaftymov’s student familiar but specifically noted acquisition subsequent development principles approach work, set theoretical 1923. About personality Pokusaev, supervisor, history relationship wrote great detail. told who supported having outlined complex, large humanly attractive personality, Yu.N. completes very meaningful primarily self-understanding path.