About
Former Soviet Union philosopher, physicist, and mathematician.
Before Fame
He received his education in physics at Leningrad State University in Russia, where he was instructed by Vladimir Fok and Boris Delaunay.
Trivia
He became a member of the prestigious Accademia Nazionale dei Lincei in 1975.
Family Life
He was born in the small city of Volyn in Russia.
Associated With
He and controversial political figure Vladimir Putin both graduated from Leningrad State University in St. Petersburg, albeit in different generations.
