Georgy Flyorov

Soviet physicist (1913-1990) · Russia · On the map · Scientists · Died at 77

Georgy Nikolayevich Flerov, also spelled Flyorov, was a Soviet physicist who is known for his discovery of spontaneous fission and his important contribution towards crystallography and material science, for which, he was honored with many awards.

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Kurchatov Medal1989

Stalin Prize, 2nd degree1946

USSR State Prize

Order of Lenin

Hero of Socialist Labour

Order of the October Revolution

Order of the Patriotic War, 1st class

Order of the Red Banner of Labour

D. I. Mendeleyev Gold Medal

Lenin Prize

Order of the Red Star

Order of the Patriotic War, 2nd class

Order of Cyril and Methodius

Friendship Medal

Medal of Friendship

Jubilee Medal "50 Years of the Mongolian People's Revolution"

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In addition, he is also known for his letter directed to Joseph Stalin, during the midst of World War II, to start a program of nuclear weapons in the Soviet Union.

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