Discovered over 500 minor planets and asteroids, including the Apollo asteroid 2211 Zhiritskaya, and made significant contributions to the field of astronomy.
Born in 1895
A Soviet physicist who developed the concept of the "tokamak," a device used to confine and study plasmas at extremely high temperatures, leading to advancements in nuclear fusion research.
Born in 1921
A Soviet physicist and dissident who advocated for human rights and nuclear disarmament, earning a Nobel Peace Prize in 1975. He's known for his courageous stance against the Soviet regime, promoting peace and democracy.
Born in 1908
A renowned physicist and academic who made groundbreaking contributions to our understanding of quantum mechanics, superfluidity, and particle physics, earning a Nobel Prize in Physics in 1962.
Born in 1916
A Soviet physicist who made groundbreaking contributions to the theory of superconductivity and superfluidity, earning him the Nobel Prize in Physics in 2003.
96 Years Old
A renowned physicist and academic who developed semiconductor heterostructures, revolutionizing modern electronics and earning a Nobel Prize in Physics in 2000. His work enabled the creation of high-speed and low-loss semiconductor devices.
Born in 1918
A Russian literary giant who exposed the harsh realities of Soviet forced labor camps through his writings, earning him a Nobel Prize in Literature.
68 Years Old
A Nobel Prize-winning physicist who discovered graphene, a revolutionary material with extraordinary strength and conductivity, and is known for his innovative and sometimes unorthodox approach to science.