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David Kaplunov

1934 – 2026

Russian scientist

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About David Kaplunov

Lived 1934 – 2026 (aged 91). David Kaplunov was a Russian scientist.

David Rodionovich Kaplunov (; 22 July 1934 – 6 June 2026) was a Russian scientist.

Life and career Kaplunov was born in Moscow on 22 July 1934. He graduated from the Moscow Mining Institute in 1956. In 1991, he was awarded the Prize of the Council of Ministers of the USSR "for the development and introduction of new technologies that reduce losses in the subsoil and improve the quality of marketable products in underground mining of ores in the Kryvyi Rih basin".

Kaplunov died on 6 June 2026, at the age of 91.

Awards 1992: Honored Worker of Science and Technology of the Russian Federation. 1997: Corresponding Member of the Russian Academy of Sciences.

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Important facts

Birth century
Occupation
Nationality
Education
Moscow State Mining University
Employers
Research Institute of Comprehensive Exploitation of Mineral Resources RAS
Awards
Order of Friendship; Council of Ministers of the Soviet Union Prize; Order of Honour; Russian government prize for science and technology; Order of Alexander Nevsky; Miner's Glory 1st class; Miner's Glory 2nd class; Miner's Glory 3rd class; N. Melnikov Prize; Russian President's Prize in the field of education
Also known as
David Rodionovich Kaplunov

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Frequently asked questions

Who was David Kaplunov?

Russian scientist

When was David Kaplunov born?

David Kaplunov was born on 22 July 1934 in Moscow.

When did David Kaplunov die?

David Kaplunov died on 6 June 2026.

What was David Kaplunov's occupation?

David Kaplunov was a scientist.

What nationality was David Kaplunov?

David Kaplunov was Russian.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: David Kaplunov

· Wikidata: Q24352392

· DBpedia: David Kaplunov

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