Dmitri Ivanovich Sakharov
1889–1961 (age 72)
Biography
Dmitri Ivanovich Sakharov was a Russian physicist whose scientific work contributed to the advancement of physics during the early-to-mid 20th century. His research and intellectual pursuits reflected the rigorous scientific traditions of Russian academia.
Sakharov's career exemplified the dedication to scientific inquiry that characterized Russian intellectual life. He was interred at Vvedenskoye Cemetery, where his memory is preserved among other notable scientists and cultural figures of his nation.