Vasilyevich Collection (page 2)

Soviet engineers and physicists, 1954
Soviet engineers and physicists. From left to right: Vasily Mishin (1917-2001), rocket engineer; Mstislav Keldysh (1911-1978), mathematician; Igor Kurchatov (1903-1960)

Kurchatov and Ioffe, Soviet physicists
Igor Vasilyevich Kurchatov (1903-1960, left) and Abram Fedorovich Ioffe (1880-1960, right), Soviet physicists. In the 1930s

Tamm and Kurchatov, Soviet physicists
Igor Yevgenyevich Tamm (1895-1971, left) and Igor Vasilyevich Kurchatov (1903-1960, right), Soviet nuclear physicists, in a garden near Kurchatovs house

Soviet physicists, Moscow, 1977
Abram Fedorovich Ioffe (1880-1960, left), Abram Isaakovich Alikhanov (1904-1970, centre right) and Igor Vasilyevich Kurchatov (1903-1960, far right), Soviet physicists, at work in a laboratory

Vasily Dokuchaev, Russian geologist
Vasily Vasil yevich Dokuchaev (1846-1903), Russian geologist. Dokuchaev is considered the father of modern soil science (pedology)

Memorial to General Suvorov at Schollenen
A Russian Field Marshall whio gained fame for successful campaign in Switzerland. This card depicts the memorial to General Suvorov at Schollenen, Switzerland

Ivan III the Great
IVAN III VASILYEVICH, known as The Great, Grand Prince of Moscow, son of Vasily II, throws off the Tartar yoke and enlarges the Russian state

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Vasilyevich, a name that echoes through the corridors of history. In 1925, amidst the intellectual hub of Leningrad, Vasilyevich Kurchatov stood alongside his esteemed colleagues. Their minds were ablaze with ideas and discoveries that would shape the future. Among them was Eduard Willy Kurt Herbert von Dirksen (1882-1955), a brilliant mind whose contributions to science were as vast as they were profound. Together, they delved into realms unknown, unraveling mysteries that had perplexed generations before them. As their discussions unfolded, portraits of Ivan the Terrible (1530-1584) and Ivan the Great (1440-1505) adorned the walls around them. These engravings painted vivid pictures of medieval Russian rulers who left an indelible mark on their nation's history. In this gathering of great minds, Field Marshal General Suwarrow added his wisdom to the mix. His military prowess brought forth tales of triumph and strategies that shaped battles fought in distant lands. Amidst these conversations, whispers about "PROTOCOL / ELDERS OF ZION" emerged intermittently - a controversial topic steeped in conspiracy theories and intrigue. It served as a reminder that even within scholarly circles, shadows lurked where truth intertwined with fiction. Yet amidst it all stood Vasilyevich himself – an enigmatic figure driven by curiosity and ambition. Like Ivan IV (1530-84), known as "the Terrible, " he possessed an unwavering determination to conquer new frontiers in knowledge. And just like Sir John Gilbert's depiction of Ivan the Terrible returning to Moscow after conquering Kazan, Vasilyevich too sought victories beyond imagination's reach. His quest for understanding propelled him forward on a path paved by brilliance and audacity. So let us remember Vasilyevich not merely as a name but as an embodiment of the relentless pursuit of knowledge.