Savely Senderovich, a prominent professor of Russian literature and medieval studies, passed away at 89 in New York. He was integral to Cornell's Department of Russian Literature from 1977 to its closure in 2010, playing a key role in establishing its graduate program. Known for his courses and research on notable authors like Nabokov and Pushkin, Senderovich was celebrated for his extensive knowledge and literary analysis. Colleagues recognized his talent for connecting diverse literary fields and his expertise in translations across various languages, reflecting a rich scholarly legacy.
"I knew Savely as a passionate scholar and thinker, learned in many fields and making connections between all of them," said Nancy Pollak, associate professor of comparative literature (A&S). "He found particular delight in studying the works of Nabokov, who rewarded just that kind of connection-making and discovery."
"Savely Senderovich was a comparatist of the kind one no longer meets today. The breadth of his knowledge and the subtlety of his literary analysis were nothing short of remarkable," said Kora von Wittelsbach, senior lecturer in the Department of Romance Studies (A&S). "As a translator, I was particularly impressed by Professor Senderovich's familiarity with the range and quality of translations of Russian literature into French, Italian and English..."
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