For a reconstruction of A.F. Losev's work on Dostoevsky at GAKHN's literary section

The article deals with one interesting historical and philosophical fact that is still poorly investigated in the field Dostoevsky's studies: analysis of work on Fyodor Dostoevsky conducted by famous Russian philosopher Aleksei Fedorovich Losev while working at State Academy Artistic Sciences (GAKhN). also provides additional information about Losev's GAKhN 1920s, based archival evidence. Particular attention paid to activities GAKhN's Literary Section 1927-1929 (in group for study ancient literature, Commission Study work). author cites numerous evidences special Dostoevsky, including took part discussions reports topics devoted writer. draws main point was symbolism attracted throughout his life. This evidenced not only youthful memories passion great novelist, but references writer, which are observed works different periods. notes turned problem symbol already managed publish these studies much later. According Losev, symbolic images permeate entire prose 1930-1940s did remain devoid ideological contaminations spirit Dostoevsky: suffice it mention here such as Perepiska v komnate (Correspondence Room), Vstrecha (The Meeting), novel Zhenshchina-myslitel' Woman-thinker). same religious pathos discourse present prose, example, themes man's estrangement from ideal life rejection sphere. Based a comprehensive sources, primarily minutes meetings stored RGALI archive, their comparison, presents, far possible, picture interests philosopher, helps better represent range scientific significantly expands possibilities further research this period life, new materials history GAKhN.