Nikolay Timofeev-Ressovsky
Soviet biologist (1900-1981) · Russia · On the map · Scientists · Died at 80
Nikolay Vladimirovich Timofeev-Ressovsky was a Soviet biologist who, in principle, was a senior scientist in Soviet programs of nuclear and, later in biological weapons. He conducted research in radiation genetics, experimental population genetics, and microevolution.
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His life was highlighted by scientific achievements in the face of severe personal hardship, including his imprisonment and working in secret scientific facilities of Soviet Gulag.