Dr. Andrew V. Kudin was born on August 23, 1965, in Kiev, Ukraine, into a prominent family of educators and intellectuals. His mother, Dr. Galina Andronovna Kirichenko (1923–1998), was a renowned linguist and philologist who held a PhD in Philology and was widely respected for her extensive teaching career and scholarly contributions. His father, Dr. Vyacheslav Aleksandrovich Kudin (1925–2018), was an esteemed professor and Doctor of Philosophy, recognized for significant achievements in philosophical research and scholarship. Dr. Vyacheslav Kudin established Ukraine's first Department of Aesthetics at the Faculty of Philosophy of Taras Shevchenko National University of Kiev, authored over 180 scholarly works, and published Ukraine's first textbook on aesthetics. Andrew proudly continues his family's remarkable legacy, representing a distinguished Ukrainian dynasty of professors. His maternal ancestors included respected Orthodox priests, educators, and military officers, and his paternal lineage included prominent educators and military officers.
From an early age, Andrew was immersed in an atmosphere of intellectual curiosity. His family's extensive private library, containing over 20,000 volumes on philosophy, science, and religion, became his first intellectual playground. Gifted with extraordinary curiosity, Andrew began reading fluently by age four, quickly progressing to independent study of complex philosophical texts.
Alongside his intellectual interests, Dr. Kudin rigorously pursued various physical disciplines, mastering wrestling, boxing, karate, and the Chinese martial art of WU-SHU. His profound interest in mysticism, Eastern philosophy, and ancient spiritual traditions naturally guided him toward the academic study of philosophy. He earned his Master's degree in Philosophy from the prestigious Taras Shevchenko National University of Kyiv in 1989 and successfully defended his PhD dissertation in Philosophy and Religious Studies at the Skovoroda Institute of Philosophy of the National Academy of Sciences of Ukraine in 1995. He also holds a Master's degree in Management (2020) and a PhD in Law (2021).
Dr. Kudin had the privilege of studying under distinguished academics and renowned scholars. Among his mentors were Dr. Vladimir Karlovich Tancher, a distinguished philosopher; Professor Yuri Anatolievich Kalinin, a respected expert in religious studies and Dr. Kudin's dissertation supervisor; and Professor Gennady Michailovich Chaychenko, an authority in the physiology of higher nervous activity. He studied advanced mathematics under the guidance of the renowned Professor Anatoliy Volodymyrovych Skorokhod, Academician of the Academy of Sciences of the Ukrainian SSR and a member of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences. Dr. Kudin also acquired profound knowledge of traditional and modern logic under Dr. Anatoliy Evgenievich Konversky, Academician of the National Academy of Sciences of Ukraine.
Dr. Kudin has accumulated more than 40 years of teaching and research experience, holding key positions at leading Ukrainian universities:
Dr. Kudin served as a Project Coordinator (Adult Education and WIOA Title II) at Orange Coast College, USA, assisting 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. Kudin is an accomplished author whose academic and literary works include:
Dr. Kudin’s contributions have received significant recognition:
Dr. Kudin served as Vice President of the Ukrainian National Federation of Chinese Martial Arts WU-SHU (2008–2022) and is an internationally certified judge. Continuously exploring human potential, he practices advanced meditation techniques and demonstrates exceptional resilience in extreme conditions.
Dr. Kudin observes rigorous fasting routines, abstaining weekly from food and water from Friday sundown to Sunday sunrise, and can actively function without food for up to 30 days, including periods of up to 10 days without water.
Dr. Andrew Kudin continues to inspire students, colleagues, and readers worldwide through his dynamic life, innovative approaches to philosophy, health, and personal growth.
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