Lyubov S. Tsvetkova. Activity and Personality in Neuropsychology

Background. The life of Lyubov S. Tsvetkova for almost 70 years was closely connected with Moscow University. L.S. Tsvetkova made a significant contribution to the development of science, practice and education in the field of clinical and developmental neuropsychology, aphasiology, neurolinguistics...

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Main Authors: Natalya K. Korsakova, Marina V. Kalantarova
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Language:English
Published: Lomonosov Moscow State University 2025-06-01
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description Background. The life of Lyubov S. Tsvetkova for almost 70 years was closely connected with Moscow University. L.S. Tsvetkova made a significant contribution to the development of science, practice and education in the field of clinical and developmental neuropsychology, aphasiology, neurolinguistics and general psychology. Numerous textbooks and monographs authored by L.S. Tsvetkova remain relevant and in demand at present by a wide range of specialists in the field of restorative and formative training. The authors of the article draw attention to one of the key principles of restorative training according to L.S. Tsvetkova — the principle of taking into account the patient’s personality, and also raise the question of the importance of taking into account the personality of the psychologist conducting restorative training. Objective. Based on the analysis of scientific publications and personal memories, the article aims to describe the professional biography and personality traits of Lyubov S. Tsvetkova. Results. The article presents the stages of scientific, practical and teaching activities of Lyubov S. Tsvetkova. The article describes the development of the scientific school of restorative education of Luria — Tsvetkova, which proposes a methodology and systems of techniques and methods for restoring speech and the processes directly and immediately related to it, as well as other forms of mental activity, the psychological composition of which includes speech. The emergence of research and practical areas of neuropsychological rehabilitation and formative education is described. The forms of international cooperation in which L.S. Tsvetkova took part are described. An idea of the character and personality of Lyubov Semenovna, as remembered by her students and colleagues, is given. Conclusions. Lyubov S. Tsvetkova rightfully belongs to the classics of psychological science. Thanks to her openness, inexhaustible optimism, personal persistence, commitment, rare talent, and passion for the ideas of the Vygotsky — Luria — Leontiev school, she achieved outstanding results in science, made a huge contribution to the organization of practical assistance to adult patients and children with developmental difficulties, and trained highly qualified specialists in the country and abroad. It is equally important to note the trace that Lyubov Semenovna left in the memory of her students and colleagues.
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spelling doaj-art-1db100bd4fe3436fbf0c8eaff3f044d12025-08-20T02:16:56ZengLomonosov Moscow State UniversityНациональный психологический журнал2079-66172309-98282025-06-0120215016010.11621/npj.2025.0210Lyubov S. Tsvetkova. Activity and Personality in NeuropsychologyNatalya K. Korsakova0https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6550-2966Marina V. Kalantarova 1https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5509-7052Lomonosov Moscow State University, Moscow, Russian FederationMoscow State University of Psychology and Education, Moscow, Russian Federation; Sklifosovsky Research Institute For Emergency Medicine, Moscow, Russian FederationBackground. The life of Lyubov S. Tsvetkova for almost 70 years was closely connected with Moscow University. L.S. Tsvetkova made a significant contribution to the development of science, practice and education in the field of clinical and developmental neuropsychology, aphasiology, neurolinguistics and general psychology. Numerous textbooks and monographs authored by L.S. Tsvetkova remain relevant and in demand at present by a wide range of specialists in the field of restorative and formative training. The authors of the article draw attention to one of the key principles of restorative training according to L.S. Tsvetkova — the principle of taking into account the patient’s personality, and also raise the question of the importance of taking into account the personality of the psychologist conducting restorative training. Objective. Based on the analysis of scientific publications and personal memories, the article aims to describe the professional biography and personality traits of Lyubov S. Tsvetkova. Results. The article presents the stages of scientific, practical and teaching activities of Lyubov S. Tsvetkova. The article describes the development of the scientific school of restorative education of Luria — Tsvetkova, which proposes a methodology and systems of techniques and methods for restoring speech and the processes directly and immediately related to it, as well as other forms of mental activity, the psychological composition of which includes speech. The emergence of research and practical areas of neuropsychological rehabilitation and formative education is described. The forms of international cooperation in which L.S. Tsvetkova took part are described. An idea of the character and personality of Lyubov Semenovna, as remembered by her students and colleagues, is given. Conclusions. Lyubov S. Tsvetkova rightfully belongs to the classics of psychological science. Thanks to her openness, inexhaustible optimism, personal persistence, commitment, rare talent, and passion for the ideas of the Vygotsky — Luria — Leontiev school, she achieved outstanding results in science, made a huge contribution to the organization of practical assistance to adult patients and children with developmental difficulties, and trained highly qualified specialists in the country and abroad. It is equally important to note the trace that Lyubov Semenovna left in the memory of her students and colleagues.https://npsyj.ru/articles/article/11453/tsvetkova l.s.personalityneuropsychologistrussian psychologyscientific pathbiographyrestorative trainingrehabilitation
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russian psychology
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title Lyubov S. Tsvetkova. Activity and Personality in Neuropsychology
title_full Lyubov S. Tsvetkova. Activity and Personality in Neuropsychology
title_fullStr Lyubov S. Tsvetkova. Activity and Personality in Neuropsychology
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title_short Lyubov S. Tsvetkova. Activity and Personality in Neuropsychology
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russian psychology
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restorative training
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