Vladimir Kantor
- Laboratory Head, Chief Research Fellow: International Laboratory for the Study of Russian and European Intellectual Dialogue
- Professor: Faculty of Humanities / School of Philosophy and Cultural Studies
- Tenured Professor (2007)
- Vladimir Kantor has been at HSE University since 2003.
Education, Degrees and Academic Titles
Lomonosov Moscow State University
According to the International Standard Classification of Education (ISCED) 2011, Candidate of Sciences belongs to ISCED level 8 - "doctoral or equivalent", together with PhD, DPhil, D.Lit, D.Sc, LL.D, Doctorate or similar. Candidate of Sciences allows its holders to reach the level of the Associate Professor.
A post-doctoral degree called Doctor of Sciences is given to reflect second advanced research qualifications or higher doctorates in ISCED 2011.
Awards and Accomplishments
- Best Teacher — 2011
Courses (2025/2026)
- Research Seminar "Philosophy in Russian Literature" (Optional course (faculty); Faculty of Humanities; 1-4 module)Rus
- Russian Literature as Philosophy (Optional course (faculty); Faculty of Humanities; 1 module)Rus
- Past Courses
Courses (2024/2025)
- Research Seminar "Philosophy in Russian Literature" (Optional course (faculty); Faculty of Humanities; 1-4 module)Rus
- Russian literature as philosophy (Optional course (faculty); 4 module)Rus
Courses (2023/2024)
- Philosophy in Russian Literature (Optional course (faculty); 1-4 module)Rus
- Russian literature as philosophy (Optional course (faculty); Faculty of Humanities; 4 module)Rus
Courses (2022/2023)
- Philosophy in Russian Literature (Optional course (faculty); 1-4 module)Rus
- Russian Philosophy of XIX-XX Centuries (Bachelor’s programme; Faculty of Humanities field of study Philosophy; 4 year, 1, 2 module)Rus
- Russian Philosophy of XIX-XX Centuries (Bachelor’s programme; Faculty of Humanities field of study Philosophy; 3 year, 3, 4 module)Rus
Courses (2021/2022)
- Russian Philosophy of XIX-XX Centuries (Bachelor’s programme; Faculty of Humanities field of study Philosophy; 4 year, 1, 2 module)Rus
- Russian Philosophy of XIX-XX Centuries (Bachelor’s programme; Faculty of Humanities field of study Philosophy; 3 year, 3, 4 module)Rus
Editorial board membership
Vladimir Kantor took part in the TV program "Glass Bead Game" on the Kultura TV channel
On June 29, the program "Glass Bead Game", dedicated to the Hermann Hesse's novel "Steppenwolf", was broadcast on the Kultura channel
Vladimir Kantor's speech on Radio "Mayak"
Head of the International Laboratory for the Study of Russian and European Intellectual Dialogue, Professor Vladimir K. Kantor answered questions about Christianity, Russian culture, Dostoevsky and Augustine in an interview for Radio «Mayak».
Anniversary of Professor Vladimir K. Kantor
Vladimir K. Kantor, Head of the International Laboratory for the Study of Russian and European Intellectual Dialogue, turned 80 on March 30, 2025
Daniil Morozov — Candidate of Philosophical Sciences
On March 28, 2025, Daniil Morozov, a Junior Research Fellow at the International Laboratory for the Study of Russian and European Intellectual Dialogue, defended his PhD thesis at the Higher School of Economics
Vladimir Kantor took part in the TV program "Glass Bead Game" on the Kultura TV channel
On March 16, the program "Glass Bead Game", dedicated to the Legend of Ulenspiegel, was broadcast on the Kultura channel
Presentation of the journal "Philosophical Letters. Russian and European Dialogue"
On January 30, 2025, the Losev House hosted the presentation of the journal of International Laboratory for the Study of Russian and European Intellectual Dialogue
Research seminar of Professor Vladimir K. Kantor
The research seminar course description under the guidance of Vladimir K. Kantor, the Head of the Laboratory of the Russian and European Intellectual Dialogue, is published below
Vladimir Kantor's Speech at the Institute of Philosophy of the Russian Academy of Sciences
On December 12, 2024, the Institute of Philosophy of the Russian Academy of Sciences hosted a seminar "Culture and Existence", dedicated to Svetlana Ya. Levit
Roundtable “Kant. Dostoevsky. Russia” at Dostoyevsky Moscow House Museum
On November 21, 2024 the Laboratory staff participated in the roundtable dedicated to Kant and Dostoyevsky
Annual School 'Archive of the Epoch: Philosophical Meanings'
The Interuniversity School of a Philosopher-Archivist "'Archive of the Epoch: Philosophical Meanings': Part II. 'Archive as the Future of the Academia'" was held at The Voronovo Educational Center from the 16th to the 19th of October.
Laboratory Researchers Participated in the International Philosophical Forum 'Understanding Russia'
On September 23-24, 2024, the International Philosophical Forum dedicated to the 150th anniversary of Nikolay A. Berdyaev's birth was held at the Metropol Hotel in Moscow
New Review of the Vladimir Kantor's Book
There has been published a new review of the book 'Russia as Destiny' by the head of the International Laboratory for the Study of Russian and European Intellectual Dialogue
Vladimir Kantor on the 'Kultura' TV Channel
On March 24th Igor Volgin's program 'Igra v Biser' dedicated to Nikolai Berdyaev was aired on the 'Kultura' TV channel
Vladimir Kantor on the TV Channel 'Kultura'
Professor Vladimir K. Kantor, Head of the International Laboratory for the Study of Russian and European Intellectual Dialogue, took part in the TV show 'Igra v Biser'
New Course by Professor Vladimir K. Kantor
Here you can find an abstract of the Professor Vladimir K. Kantor's course, the Head of the International Laboratory for the Study of Russian and European Intellectual Dialogue
Alexander Avdeev's Speech at the Higher School of Economics
On November 2, 2023, the International Laboratory for the Study of Russian and European Intellectual Dialogue organized a meeting with diplomat and politician Alexander A. Avdeev
The Laboratory Staff Took Part in the International Scientific Conference 'N. G. Chernyshevsky and His Epoch'
On October 25-26, 2023, the XLV International Scientific Conference "N.G. Chernyshevsky and His Epoch", dedicated to the 195th anniversary of the writer's birth, were held at the N.G. Chernyshevsky Museum-estate
A New Review of the Vladimir Kantor's Book
On April 26, 2023, an article by A.V. Martynov, a research fellow of the International Laboratory for the Study of Russian and European Intellectual Dialogue, was published in Nezavisimaya Gazeta
Spring School "Archive of the Epoch: Philosophical Meanings"
From April 17 to 22, 2023, the first spring school for the philosophers-researchers was held at the HSE Voronovo Training Center
Postdoctoral Fellow in Philosophy
International Laboratory for the Study of Russian and European Intellectual Dialogue in Moscow, Russia, invites applications for postdoctoral research positions in the field of philosophy, humanities, education and cultural practices.
Presentation of the Book by Vladimir Kantor at the Moscow Dostoevsky House
On September 22, 2022, there was a presentation of a book by Professor Vladimir K. Kantor, the head of the International Laboratory for the Study of Russian and European Intellectual Dialogue at the Dostoevsky House
New Novella by Vladimir Kantor
The Zvezda magazine published the novella by the head of the Laboratory Professor Vladimir K. Kantor
New Book by Vladimir Kantor
In May 2022, a book of prose by the head of the IL for the Study of Russian and European Intellectual Dialogue, Professor Vladimir K. Kantor, was published
Lecture by Vladimir Kantor for the Russkiy Mir portal
Vladimir K. Kantor, Head of the Laboratory, gave a lecture on the air of the Russkiy Mir radio station
Reviews of the Book 'Dostoevskij in dialogo con l'Occidente' by Vladimir Kantor
In April 2022, two reviews of the book by Professor Vladimir K. Kantor were published in Italian magazines.
Vladimir Kantor's Birthday
Vladimir K. Kantor, Head of the IL for the Study of Russian and European Intellectual Dialogue, celebrates his birthday today
Vladimir Kantor at the XII International Conference of Russian Institute of Theatre Arts
On February 3—5, 2022, GITIS, together with the Association of Esoteric and Mystic Researchers, is holding an online conference Mystical and Esoteric Movements in Theory and Practice: Esotericism in Philosophy, Literature and Art
Russian Language and Slavic Studies in Germany and Europe
In October, Professor Holger Kusse, Leading Research Fellow of the International Laboratory for the Study of Russian and European Intellectual Dialogue lectured at the seminar ‘West and East: The Universalism of Culture’. We spoke with Holger Kusse about his work in Germany and Europe, his research, and his plans for the 2020-2021 academic year.
‘If You Want to Be Strong, You Have to Open Your Doors’: Swiss Ambassador Yves Rossier Visits HSE
At the invitation of Professor Vladimir Kantor, Head of the International Laboratory for the Study of Russian and European Intellectual Dialogue, Swiss Ambassador Yves Rossier visited HSE on Wednesday, 13 February, to give a lecture and meet with faculty and students. In addition to Professor Kantor and students of his International Laboratory, Vice Rector Ivan Prostakov and faculty and students of the School of Philosophy and the HSE Lyceum were in attendance. Vice Rector Prostakov delivered the opening remarks.
Spiritual Importance of Russian Culture for European History
International Laboratory for the Study of Russian and European Intellectual Dialogue was established at HSE in 2017 with the purpose of showcasing the Russian philosophy, literature and art, and focusing on its universal spiritual significance for the fate of Europe and Russia. HSE News Service has talked to Leonid Luks, Academic Supervisor of the laboratory, about the place of Russian culture in the world and the research the laboratory is undertaking.
International Scientific Conference "S.L. Frank: Postrevolutionary Downfall of Idols"
On November 23-24, 2017 there was held the international scientific conference "S.L. Frank: Postrevolutionary Downfall of Idols", organized by the International Laboratory for the Study of Russian and European Intellectual Dialogue.
International Scientific Conference "Russia a Hundred Years after the Revolution: Causes and Consequences"
On April 27-28, 2017 the International Laboratory for the Study of Russian and European Intellectual Dialogue conducted its first scientific conference with participation of the following foreign partners: the Institute for the Study of Central and Eastern Europe, Eichstätt, the University of Granada and the Estonian Euroacademy.
New International Laboratories Opening up at HSE
On December 23, 2016, the HSE Academic Council approved the creation of four new laboratories: the International Laboratory for the Study of Russian and European Intellectual Dialogue, the International Laboratory for Population and Health Studies, the International Laboratory of Deep Learning and Bayesian Methods, and the International Laboratory for Supercomputer Atomistic Modelling and Multi-scale Analysis.
Vladimir Kantor and Elena Besschetnova Took Part in Popsophia Festival
On July 14-17 the annual international conference and festival Popsophia was held in Pesaro, Italy. This time the event was dedicated to the problems of war and violence in contemporary philosophy and took place in the fortress built by Costanzo Sforza.