456:, where he taught until he was forced to retire in 1971 due to eye problems that affected his vision and reading abilities. He authored dozens of articles and manuscripts, and was a key figure in establishing the Far Eastern and Russian Institute. A collection that includes documents relating to his life, photographs, and manuscripts of his scientific work on
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