Lifelong Learning Lecture: Commentaries on the Laws of England in Russia of the 18th Century
Guest speaker: Dr. Konstantin Starikov, Head of Access Services, Yale Law School
Explore the historical and linguistic challenges in translating William Blackstone's foundational text on English Common Law into Russian. Learn how Blackstone’s legal philosophy was interpreted and adapted within the Russian context, how certain English legal concepts were rendered in Russian, and the impact of this translation on Russian legal thought.
The session also looks at the broader influence of Blackstone's work on Russian jurisprudence and the complexities of conveying common law principles to a civil law audience.
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