Sergei Starostin
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Starostin's greatest accolade is the enduring impact of his ideas. He built the STARLING database, which remains a vital resource for linguists worldwide. His theories, while contested, opened new avenues of research and inspired a generation of scholars to think boldly about language history. He was a member of the Russian Academy of Sciences and received the Humboldt Research Award, recognizing his lifetime contributions to linguistics.
Honours & Distinctions
Humboldt Research Award
Recognized his contributions to historical linguistics.
Member of the Russian Academy of Sciences
Elected as a corresponding member for his academic achievements.
Records & Feats
Built the first comprehensive online database for historical linguistics
The STARLING database, which he created, remains a unique tool for comparing languages across macrofamilies.