Introduction: the present paper aims to portray Lev Shaposhnikov, a Russian scholar, professor, doctor of philosophy as an advocator of the historico-philosophical approach. For this purpose it is essential to provide a holistic analysis of the personality of L. Shaposhnikov as well as his philosophical views in the synchronic and diachronic dimensions. Materials and Methods: Lev Shaposhnikov's research papers devoted to the problems of the Russian religious philosophy as well as works of prominent Russian scholars of the XIX-XX centuries served as materials for the given study. The research methods employed included philosophical analysis, interpretation, comparison and generalization. Results: as a result of the conducted research L. Shaposhnikov' philosophical standpoint has been analysed, including description and evaluation of his academic, scholarly, and managerial activity in the philosophical realm. Overall, it is clear that Prof. Shaposhnikov's research is centred around a range of topics, such as: h