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Andrei Dmitrievich Sakharov (1921 - 1989)

By Oksana Novikova

  • The Birth

    Andrei Sakharov, a Russian nuclear physicist, Nobel laureate, and activist for disarmament, peace and human rights, was born on the 21st of May in Moscow.

  • Graduation from MSU

    After graduating from Moscow State University he started his work in physics. By the age of 32 he was one of the world's most famous scientists who lived in Russia.

  • A Young Academician

    A. Sakharov became the youngest academician in Russia. Unlike many scientists A. Sakharov realised advantages and disadvantages of technical progress in modern world. And at the end of the 50s he decided to devote himself to fighting against future atomic wars. He was also one of those who founded the Moscow Committee on Human Rights.

  • The Nobel Peace Prize

    Andrei Sakharov won the Nobel Peace Prize.

  • The International Conference

    Sakharov participated in the International Conference against
    atomic wars. The Conference took place in Moscow.

  • A Member of Parliament

    A. Sakharov started his official career as a member of Russian Parliament.

  • The Death

    Andrei Sakharov died on the 14 of December, 1989.
    A. Sakharov was known as the author of several books on progress and freedom all over the world. Now, many years after A. Sakharov's death people still remember him and share his ideas.