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Russian Philosopher Charged with Embezzling Aristotle Translation Funds
A Russian philosopher has been charged with embezzling public funds intended for the translation of Aristotle's works. Colleagues suggest the case is politically motivated.
28 May, 14:15 — 28 May, 21:19
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Moscow TimesMostly Factual75d ago
Russian Philosopher Reportedly Charged With Embezzling Public Funds Intended for Aristotle Translations
Svetlana Mesyats was detained and placed under house arrest last week following police raids at the Russian Academy of Sciences’ Institute of Philosophy and the homes of several of its employees.
Read full article →meduza75d ago
Russia charges philosopher with stealing Aristotle translation funds in case colleagues say is politically motivated
A senior researcher at the Russian Academy of Sciences’ Institute of Philosophy has been charged with large-scale fraud in connection with the alleged theft of funds earmarked for a project to translate Aristotle’s works.
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First report: Moscow Times · 28 May, 14:15|Full coverage: 2 · 7h|Window: 7h
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