Gennady Grushevoy

Belarusian philosopher
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Quick Facts

IntroBelarusian philosopher
PlacesBelarus
wasPolitician Philosopher Professor Educator
Work fieldAcademia Philosophy Politics
Gender
Male
Birth24 July 1950, Minsk, Belarus
Death28 January 2014 (aged 63 years)
Star signLeo
Family
Spouse:Iryna Hrushavaya
Awards
Thorolf Rafto Memorial Prize1999
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Biography

Gennady Grushevoy (Belarusian language: Генадзь Грушавы, Hienadź Hrušavy 24 July 1950 – 28 January 2014) was a professor of philosophy at the Belarusian State University from 1973 until his death in 2014. He was elected to the Supreme Soviet of Belarus in 1990 and was a member of the Belarusian Popular Front. He was the Chairman of the board of the Children of Chernobyl from its inception in 1989. Grushevoy was the 1999 recipient of the Rafto Prize.

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