Dr. Andrew V. Kudin was born on August 23, 1965, in Kiev, Ukraine, into a family with a long-standing academic and intellectual tradition. His mother, Dr. Galina Andronovna Kirichenko (1923–1998), was a respected linguist and philologist who held a PhD in Philology. She was widely revered for her decades of teaching and significant scholarly contributions. His father, Dr. Vyacheslav Aleksandrovich Kudin (1925–2018), was a distinguished professor and Doctor of Philosophy, best known for his seminal work in aesthetics. He founded Ukraine’s first Department of Aesthetics at the Faculty of Philosophy at Taras Shevchenko National University of Kiev, authored over 180 scholarly publications, and wrote the country’s first textbook on aesthetics.
Dr. Andrew V. Kudin continues this distinguished legacy, representing a prominent Ukrainian academic lineage. His maternal ancestors included Orthodox priests, scholars, and officers, while his paternal ancestors were educators and military officers.
From an early age, he was immersed in an atmosphere of intellectual curiosity. The family’s personal library of more than 40,000 volumes on philosophy, science, and religion became his gateway to the world of ideas. By the age of four, he was already reading fluently and soon began studying complex philosophical texts independently.
Parallel to his academic development, Dr. Andrew V. Kudin pursued physical disciplines with equal zeal. He practiced wrestling, boxing, karate, and the Chinese martial art of Wu-Shu. His early interest in mysticism, Eastern philosophy, and ancient spiritual traditions led him to philosophy as both a personal and academic endeavor.
In 1989, he earned a Master’s degree in Philosophy from Taras Shevchenko National University of Kiev. In 1995, he successfully defended his doctoral dissertation in philosophy, with a specialization in religious studies, at the Skovoroda Institute of Philosophy, part of the National Academy of Sciences of Ukraine. He later earned a Master’s degree in Management (2020) and a Doctor of Laws (2021).
Dr. Andrew V. Kudin had the privilege of studying under distinguished academics. His mentors included Dr. Vladimir Karlovich Tancher; Professor Yuri Anatolievich Kalinin, an authority on religious studies and Dr. Kudin’s dissertation advisor; and Professor Gennady Mikhailovich Chaychenko, a specialist in the physiology of higher nervous activity. He studied advanced mathematics under Professor Anatoliy Vladimirovich Skorokhod, an Academician of the Academy of Sciences of the Ukrainian SSR and a member of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences. Dr. Kudin also received advanced training in classical and modern logic from Dr. Anatoliy Yevgenyevich Konversky, Academician of the National Academy of Sciences of Ukraine.
Dr. Andrew V. Kudin has accumulated over 40 years of teaching and research experience, having held key academic and administrative positions at leading Ukrainian universities:
Professor and Vice-Rector for Research and Teaching Development at the National University of Life and Environmental Sciences of Ukraine (2014–2022), where he designed innovative curricula in philosophy, religious studies, political science, art history, and literature; supervised graduate research; and expanded international academic collaboration.
Director of the Institute of Innovative Technologies and Educational Content at the Ministry of Education and Science of Ukraine (2006–2008).
Professor at the Dragomanov National Pedagogical University (1989–1990), the National University of Physical Education and Sports of Ukraine (1990–1992), and other prominent institutions.
In the United States, Dr. Andrew V. Kudin served as a Project Coordinator (Adult Education and WIOA Title II) at Orange Coast College, where he supported international students with educational planning, integration into college life, and academic success.
A passionate traveler, Dr. Kudin has visited more than 60 countries, enriching his teaching and research through exposure to diverse cultural, philosophical, and spiritual traditions. This global experience significantly informs his approach to education and intercultural dialogue.
Dr. Andrew V. Kudin is a prolific author whose academic and literary works reflect both scholarly rigor and philosophical depth.
Dr. Andrew V. Kudin’s contributions have received significant recognition:
Curriculum Development: Expert in designing curricula in philosophy, literature, political science, religious studies, physical education, martial arts, and yoga
Educational Leadership: Experienced academic administrator with expertise in strategic planning, faculty mentoring, and the implementation of innovative educational programs
Multilingual Proficiency: Fluent in Ukrainian, Russian, and English; reading knowledge of Old East Slavic and basic proficiency in Vedic Sanskrit
Interdisciplinary Teaching: Integrates philosophy, literature, political science, and religious studies into a cohesive and holistic educational experience
Cultural and Philosophical Expertise: In-depth knowledge of both Eastern and Western religious and philosophical traditions
Dr. Andrew V. Kudin served as Vice President of the Ukrainian National Federation of Chinese Martial Arts WU-SHU from 2008 to 2022 and is an internationally certified judge in Chinese martial arts. His long-standing dedication to exploring human potential is reflected in his personal practice of advanced meditation techniques and his exceptional physical and mental resilience under extreme conditions.
He observes a strict weekly fasting regimen, abstaining from both food and water from Friday sundown to Sunday sunrise. He has also demonstrated the ability to sustain extended fasts, functioning without food for up to 30 days and, in certain cases, without water for up to 10 days.
Dr. Andrew V. Kudin continues to inspire students, colleagues, and readers around the world through his disciplined lifestyle, innovative perspectives on philosophy, and holistic approach to health and personal development.
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