Scientist, patriotic slavist, forced emigrant, or About the 150th anniversary of Fyodor Taranovsky

Introduction. On May 24, 2025, it was the 150th anniversary of the birth of Fyodor Vasilyevich Taranovsky. Fyodor Vasilyevich Taranovsky's invaluable contribution to the field of historical law is his study of Russian and Slavic law (primarily Serbian law, later Yugoslav law). In honor of the anniversary of this scholar, who once worked in Belgrade, the Faculty of Law at the University of Belgrade held an international conference on May 24-25, 2025. During the conference, many graduate students and professors from various countries spoke in honor of Fyodor Vasilyevich Taranovsky, especially from Serbia and Russia.

Purpose. Analysis the historical and legal studies published by F. V. Taranovsky in exile between 1920 and 1936.

Methods. The research is based on general scientific and specific scientific methodological tools: historical and legal method, system analysis, dialectical method, method of actualization, sociological and comparative legal methods. The article also uses description and generalization on the research topic.

Results. The article examines the memoirs about F.V. Taranovsky, the materials of the conference held in honor of the 150th anniversary of his birth, and the main scientific works of F.V. Taranovsky written and published during his years in exile. The article provides an author's interpretation of the relevance of the comparative historical method and the concept of integral Slavdom developed by F.V. Taranovsky.

Conclusions. The article proves that Fyodor Taranovsky's historical and legal legacy is undeservedly not in demand in Russian science, especially considering his contribution to the development of Slavic law. 

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