April 18, 1930
Born in Moscow Nathan Eidelman — a historian who spoke in simple terms about the fate of the Decembrists and the lives of Pushkin and Herzen. Addressing the past, he raised topics taboo for the Soviet press.
There were two Russian histories: the overt and the secret. Rebellion is the most sacred duty of every man In difficult cases, it is useful to consult with Pushkin
My father worked as a journalist, went through the war, and spent time in Stalin’s camps.
After graduating from Moscow State University, 22-year-old Nathan didn't even consider a career in science: his father's background and his ethnicity were obstacles. Until the age of 28, he taught history at a school in the Moscow region. Even then, legends began circulating about the young teacher as a brilliant orator.
Every farthest place is close to something
After the "thaw" began, he became involved with a circle of historians who criticized Stalinism, printed anti-Khrushchev leaflets, and received prison sentences for their actions. He demonstrated remarkable fortitude during the investigation and remained free. However, he was forced to leave school, resign from the Komsomol, and take a job at a local history museum, where he immediately became a top tour guide.
It's not hard to live when things are good. You have to be content when things are bad.
He published his first book at the age of 32. The Decembrist movement became the main focus of his research: their ideas, expressed in Eidelman's books, sounded unexpectedly relevant to Soviet reality. The fact that they were written in simple language also made his works popular.
Who knows the logic of rebellion? It depends on the weather: a snowball either becomes a drop of water or a huge, constantly growing lump.
He was also known as a specialist on Paul I and Alexander I, Karamzin, Radishchev, Pushkin and Herzen.
The devil begins with foam on the lips of an angel who has entered the battle for good, for truth, for justice, and so step by step to the fiery Gehenna and Kolyma
He died in 1989: immediately after his heart attack, he wanted to speak at a school and give a lecture at the Pushkin Museum.
His daughter is - Tamara Eidelman — became a famous historian.
Grandson - Mitya Aleshkovsky — created the charitable foundation “Need Help” and the portal “Takie Dela”.
