The Formation of V.M. Khvostov as a Historian and the Professional Activity of a Scientist

Abstract

Vladimir Mikhailovich Khvostov is one of the major, well-educated Russian historians.
His scientific heritage includes numerous works on the history of diplomacy and international
relations, on the research of major problems of general and national history. Among them are
his doctoral dissertation «The Foreign Policy of the German Empire in the Last Years of
Bismarck's Chancellorship», articles on the history of international relations in the Middle East
in the late 19th century, manuscripts of the 2nd volume of «History of Diplomacy» and
introductions to the book «History of Foreign Policy of the USSR», numerous articles and
reports on various issues of foreign policy and international relations. The article deals with the
pedagogical and organizational activities and interests of Vladimir Mikhailovich Khvostov,
which were quite diverse; the life of V.M. Khvostov, the characteristics and evolution of his
approaches and views on the laws of educational processes, issues of pedagogy and education
in general, the problems of education and expedient development of the younger generation,
which found reflection in his research, teaching and organizational activities.