Nikolay Gornostayev
1896–1938 (age 42)
Biography
Nikolay Gornostayev (1896–1938) was a Soviet geologist whose scientific work contributed to the understanding of the natural world during the early Soviet period. His expertise in geology reflected the Soviet commitment to scientific advancement and resource exploration.
Gornostayev fell victim to the Great Purge, perishing at Kommunarka in 1938. His death represents the loss of scientific talent and intellectual capacity that characterized the tragic consequences of Stalin's terror on the Soviet scientific community.