Admission to the Leningrad State University

Lotman was admitted to the Faculty of Philology at Leningrad State University without having to take an entrance exam.

1922-1950, education

Juri Lotman 1939 (perekonna fotoalbumist).

1922-1950: Youth in St. Petersburg
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On ju esimene rumala inimese tunnus, et ta peab ennast kõigist targemaks; esimene targa inimese tunnus – oma mõistuse piiratusest aru saamine. 

Juri Lotman