Vocation of the Russian philosophy and sociology historian. Centennial of Professor Galaktionov

The article is written to commemorate the centenary of birth famous historian Russian philosophy and sociology Anatoly Andrianovich Galaktionov (1922-2002), whose life activity for a long time was closely connected with St Petersburg (Leningrad) State University. purpose comprehensive understanding role A. in national historical sociological tradition, as well synthesized assessment his work from standpoint current state history sociology. historian’s revealed within biographical context main stages scientist’s struggle research principles beliefs. Based on historiographical review, sequence formation Galaktionov’s key scientific ideas thoroughly considered fundamental importance methodological developments field philosophical process shown. On basis this approach, contribution development science first concretized. An important conclusion made that creative achievement concretization systematization historical-materialistic social thought Russia. identification cultural peculiarities indicated an moment concretization. A vivid example kind comprehension place significance Slavophilism thought. For literature, characteristic highlighted. At end article, relevance value modern culture emphasized.