This peer-reviewed multi-authored monograph is dedicated to the anniversary of Zoya Ivanovna Kirnoze, a well-known contemporary Russian literary scholar whose
creative work has spanned many years. The book's uniqueness lies in its seamless blend of biographical and research materials, bringing together the texts from scholars of different generations and various university schools. The introductory section offers insights into the remarkable personal qualities of the author. The scholarly research that makes up the bulk of the book provides the necessary context for understanding the broad scope of Z.I. Kirnoze's scholarly interests and introduces us to the trends in literary scholarship in such fields as the history of world literature, comparative studies, and the theory and practice of intercultural communication.
For citation: Taganov A.N. A life dedicated to science. Book review: The Relay race of generations. Students and colleagues in honor of the anniversary of Professor Zoya Ivanovna Kirnose, ed. by colleagues: V.G. Zusman, K.Y. Kashlyavik, E.A. Sakulina, St. Petersburg: Aleteya, 2024, 532 p., Ivanovo State University Bulletin, Series: Humanities, 2025, iss. 4, pp. 186—190.