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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.

Country
Russia
Category
Scientists
Type
Scientist
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1913 to 1990 · aged 77

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