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'''Nicholas V. Riasanovsky''' (21 December 1923–14 May 2011) was a Harbin-born Russian émigré historian, Camp Ritchie trainee ([[:Category:Class 10|Class 10]]), and longtime University of California, Berkeley professor best known for ''A History of Russia''. | |||
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== Biography == | == Biography == | ||
Nicholas Valentine Riasanovsky (born Nicolai Valentinovitch Riasanovskiy) was born on 21 December 1923 in Harbin, China, the son of lawyer and legal scholar Valentin A. Riasanovsky and Antonina Riasanovsky, a teacher and novelist who wrote as Nina Fedorova. The family remained in China until 1938, then came to the United States. He graduated in history from the University of Oregon, then served in Army intelligence during World War II after training at [[Camp Ritchie]], Maryland ([[:Category:Class 10|Class 10]]); he later recalled participating in the Normandy landings and the Battle of the Bulge. | |||
After the war he studied at Harvard under Michael Karpovich, then took a Rhodes Scholarship to Oxford, receiving his D.Phil. In 1949. He taught at the University of Iowa before joining the University of California, Berkeley faculty in 1957, remaining until retirement in 1997. His textbook ''A History of Russia'' (first published 1963) became a standard undergraduate survey through the Cold War and beyond. Riasanovsky died on 14 May 2011 in Oakland, California. | |||
== Research notes == | == Research notes == | ||
* Also PG Class 10 GerOB | * Also PG Class 10 GerOB | ||
* OB 20 | * OB 20 | ||
== Gallery == | == Gallery == | ||
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* 21 December 1923 — Born in Harbin, China. | |||
* 1938 — Family immigrates to the United States. | |||
* University of Oregon history degree; Camp Ritchie Class 10; ETO service (Normandy, Bulge). | |||
* 1949 — D.Phil., Oxford (Rhodes Scholar). | |||
* 1957–1997 — Professor, UC Berkeley; ''A History of Russia'' (1963–). | |||
* 14 May 2011 — Died in Oakland, California. | |||
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== Sources == | == Sources == | ||
* Camp Ritchie | * [https://www.nytimes.com/2011/05/29/world/europe/29riasanovsky.html New York Times — Nicholas V. Riasanovsky obituary (Paul Vitello)] | ||
* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nicholas_V._Riasanovsky Wikipedia: Nicholas V. Riasanovsky] | |||
* Camp Ritchie Museum, Inc. (The Ritchie History Museum), Classes 1–31 roster data | |||
* Dan Gross research spreadsheets, including original Excel timeline/roster work, combined with other research and records | |||
* NARA World War II Army enlistment records (where a NARA ASN is present) | * NARA World War II Army enlistment records (where a NARA ASN is present) | ||
* 1940 U.S. Census (where a census match is present) | * 1940 U.S. Census (where a census match is present) | ||
Latest revision as of 00:43, 19 September 2026
| Nicholas V. Riasanovsky | |
|---|---|
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| Personal details | |
| Born | 21 December 1923 Harbin, China |
| Died | 14 May 2011 Oakland, California |
| Nativity | China |
| Religion | Greek Orthodox |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance |  United States |
| Branch |  United States Army |
| ASN | 39329056 |
| Rank | Private |
| Camp Ritchie | Class 10 (23 July – 20 September 1943) |
| Section | 7D |
| Enlisted | Raymond, Mississippi |
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Nicholas V. Riasanovsky (21 December 1923–14 May 2011) was a Harbin-born Russian émigré historian, Camp Ritchie trainee (Class 10), and longtime University of California, Berkeley professor best known for A History of Russia.
Biography[edit | edit source]
Nicholas Valentine Riasanovsky (born Nicolai Valentinovitch Riasanovskiy) was born on 21 December 1923 in Harbin, China, the son of lawyer and legal scholar Valentin A. Riasanovsky and Antonina Riasanovsky, a teacher and novelist who wrote as Nina Fedorova. The family remained in China until 1938, then came to the United States. He graduated in history from the University of Oregon, then served in Army intelligence during World War II after training at Camp Ritchie, Maryland (Class 10); he later recalled participating in the Normandy landings and the Battle of the Bulge.
After the war he studied at Harvard under Michael Karpovich, then took a Rhodes Scholarship to Oxford, receiving his D.Phil. In 1949. He taught at the University of Iowa before joining the University of California, Berkeley faculty in 1957, remaining until retirement in 1997. His textbook A History of Russia (first published 1963) became a standard undergraduate survey through the Cold War and beyond. Riasanovsky died on 14 May 2011 in Oakland, California.
Research notes[edit | edit source]
- Also PG Class 10 GerOB
- OB 20
Gallery[edit | edit source]
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Later portrait of Nicholas V. Riasanovsky (obituary / RB Archive).
Technical record[edit | edit source]
| Field | Imported value |
|---|---|
| Approx Age at Death | 88 |
| Nara ASN | 39329056 |
| Nara Name | RIASANOVSKY NICHOLAS V |
| Nara State | 95 |
| Nara County | 34 |
| Nara POE | 4580 |
| Nara DOE | 120343 |
| Nara Grade Alpha | PVT |
| Nara Grade Code | 8 |
| Nara Branch Alpha | NO |
| Nara Branch Code | 2 |
| Branch | No branch assignment |
| Nara Term or Enlistment | 0 |
| Term of enlistment | Unknown |
| Defer. Date | 0 |
| Nara Source | 0 |
| Nara Nativity | P8 |
| Nara Year of Birth | 23 |
| Nara Race | J |
| Nara Race Description | White not yet a citizen |
| Nara Education | 8 |
| Nara Civilian Occupation | 32 |
| Nara Marital Status | 6 |
| Nara Height (inches) | 22 |
| Nara Weight (lbs) | 145 |
| Class_ASN | 39329056 |
| Class_Name | RIASANOVSKY, Nicholas V. |
| match_method | asn_exact_name_exact |
| row_source | both |
Timeline[edit | edit source]
- 21 December 1923 — Born in Harbin, China.
- 1938 — Family immigrates to the United States.
- University of Oregon history degree; Camp Ritchie Class 10; ETO service (Normandy, Bulge).
- 1949 — D.Phil., Oxford (Rhodes Scholar).
- 1957–1997 — Professor, UC Berkeley; A History of Russia (1963–).
- 14 May 2011 — Died in Oakland, California.
Sources[edit | edit source]
- New York Times — Nicholas V. Riasanovsky obituary (Paul Vitello)
- Wikipedia: Nicholas V. Riasanovsky
- Camp Ritchie Museum, Inc. (The Ritchie History Museum), Classes 1–31 roster data
- Dan Gross research spreadsheets, including original Excel timeline/roster work, combined with other research and records
- NARA World War II Army enlistment records (where a NARA ASN is present)
- 1940 U.S. Census (where a census match is present)