Ussr State Prize Collection

Alexander Yakovlev, aircraft designer
Alexander Sergeyevich Yakovlev (1906-1989), Soviet aircraft designer, in military uniform and holding an aircraft model. In 1932, Yakovlev founded what became the the Yakovlev design bureau

Oleg Antonov, Soviet aircraft designer
Oleg Konstantinovich Antonov (1906-1984), Soviet aircraft designer. Antonov founded an aircraft design company in 1946, later named Antonov ASTC in his honour

Alexander Skrinsky, Soviet physicist
Alexander Nikolaevich Skrinsky (born 1936), Soviet nuclear physicist, giving a lecture at the Institute of Nuclear Physics

Vladimir Migulin, Soviet physicist
Vladimir Vasilevich Migulin (1911-2002), Soviet physicist. Migulin, who specialised in radio physics, was the director of the Institute of Terrestrial Magnetism

Igor Spassky, Russian naval engineer
Igor Dmitrievich Spassky (born 1926), Russian naval engineer, talking at a meeting. Spassky is General Designer and chief of the Rubin Central Design Bureau of Naval Machinery, St Petersburg, Russia

Alexander Fersman, Soviet geochemist
Alexander Yevgenyevich Fersman (1883-1945), Soviet geochemist and mineralogist. The minerals fersmite and fersmanite are named after Fersman

Sergei Vernov, Soviet physicist
Sergei Nikolaevich Vernov (1910-1982), Soviet physicist. Vernov pioneered cosmic rays experiments in the stratosphere using radio balloons carrying specially designed equipment

Vladimir Veksler, Soviet physicist
Vladimir Iosifovich Veksler (1907-1966), Soviet physicist. Veksler established the principles of modern particle accelerators

Semyon Volfkovich, Soviet chemist
Semyon Isaakovich Volfkovich (1896-1980), Soviet chemist, using a microscope. Volfkovich was a Member of the USSR Academy of Sciences

Vladimir Petlyakov, aircraft designer
Vladimir Mikhailovich Petlyakov (1891-1942), Soviet aircraft designer. Petlyakov studied under Nikolai Zhukovsky, the founder of modern aerodynamics and hydrodynamics

Ivan Yefremov, Soviet palaeontologist
Ivan Antonovich Yefremov (1907-1972), Soviet palaeontologist and science fiction author. Yefremov founded the science of taphonomy

Mikhail Lavrentyev, Soviet mathematician
Mikhail Alekseevich Lavrentyev (1900-1980), Soviet mathematician and hydrodynamicist, giving a lecture. Lavrentyevs work included studies of the physics of explosions

Yulii Khariton, Soviet nuclear physicist
Yulii Borisovich Khariton (1904-1996), Soviet nuclear physicist. Khariton, who studied under Ernest Rutherford as a student, was the chief designer of the Soviet atomic bomb

Brandt and Abrikosov, Russian physicists. Alexei Alexeyevich Abrikosov (right, born 1928), talking with professor Nikolai Brandt in a physics laboratory

Alexei Abrikosov, Russian physicist
Alexei Alexeyevich Abrikosov (born 1928), Russian physicist and Nobel laureate. Abrikosovs work has been in the field of condensed matter physics

Boris Bunkin, Russian space engineer
Boris Vasilyevich Bunkin (born 1922), Russian space engineer. Bunkin was the general designer of the Almaz Central Design Bureau

Nikolai Bogolyubov, Soviet physicist
Nikolai Nikolaevich Bogolyubov (1909-1992), Soviet mathematician and physicist. Bogolyubov was born in Russia, and then educated in Kiev, the Ukraine

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"Recognizing Excellence: The Prestigious USSR State Prize Celebrates Outstanding Achievements" The USSR State Prize, a symbol of excellence and innovation, has honored numerous brilliant minds who have shaped the course of history. Among them are Alexander Yakovlev and Oleg Antonov, visionary aircraft designers whose groundbreaking creations revolutionized aviation. In the realm of scientific breakthroughs, names like Alexander Skrinsky and Vladimir Migulin shine bright. These Soviet physicists pushed the boundaries of knowledge with their pioneering research in their respective fields. Meanwhile, Igor Spassky's contributions as a Russian naval engineer propelled advancements in maritime technology. Not limited to science alone, the it also recognized exceptional individuals like Alexander Fersman, a trailblazing Soviet geochemist whose discoveries shed light on Earth's geological mysteries. Sergei Vernov and Vladimir Veksler further expanded our understanding of physics through their remarkable work. Semyon Volfkovich made significant strides in chemistry that continue to impact various industries today. His innovative approaches paved the way for new materials and processes that transformed countless lives. Ivan Yefremov stands out as both a prominent Soviet palaeontologist and an influential writer. Through his scientific research and captivating novels, he transported readers to ancient worlds while unraveling secrets buried deep within Earth's history. Lastly, we cannot overlook Vladimir Petlyakov's immense contribution to aircraft design or Ivan Yefremov's noteworthy achievements in paleontology once again – they too were recipients of this prestigious award. The USSR State Prize serves as a testament to these extraordinary individuals' unwavering dedication to advancing human knowledge across diverse disciplines. Their collective efforts have left an indelible mark on society by shaping our present and inspiring future generations towards even greater heights of achievement.