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Andrei Severny

Soviet astronomer (1913-1987) · Russia · On the map · Scientists · Died at 73

Andrei Borisovich Severny was a Soviet astronomer, particularly known for his work on solar flares and astronomical observations from artificial satellites. He was director of the Crimean Astrophysical Observatory from 1952-1987 and vice-president of the International Astronomical Union from 1964 to 1970.

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1987Died3 April 19871984USSR State PrizeAward1983Order of LeninAward1975Order of the October RevolutionAward1973Hero of Socialist LabourAwardOrder of LeninAward1971Order of the October RevolutionAward1963Order of the Red Banner of LabourAward1961Order of the Red Banner of LabourAward1953Order of the Badge of HonourAward1952Stalin Prize, 3rd degreeAward1913Born11 May 1913

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Awards

USSR State Prize1984
Order of Lenin1983
Order of the October Revolution1975
Order of Lenin1973
Hero of Socialist Labour1973
Order of the October Revolution1971
Order of the Red Banner of Labour1963
Order of the Red Banner of Labour1961
Order of the Badge of Honour1953
Stalin Prize, 3rd degree1952
Medal "For Valiant Labour in the Great Patriotic War 1941-1945"
Order of Cyril and Methodius

About this person

Country
Russia
Category
Scientists
Type
Scientist
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1913 to 1987 · aged 73

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