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Gennady Leonov

1947 – 2018

Russian scientist

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About Gennady Leonov

Lived 1947 – 2018 (aged 71). Gennady Leonov was a Russian physicist.

Gennady Alexeyevich Leonov (; February 2, 1947 in Leningrad, Soviet Union – April 23, 2018) was a Russian scientist, Correspondent Member of the Russian Academy of Sciences (since 2006),

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Important facts

Born
2 February 1947, Saint Petersburg
Birth century
20th century
Died
23 April 2018, Saint Petersburg
Occupation
Physicist
Nationality
Soviet Union, Russia
Education
Mathematics and Mechanics Faculty, St. Petersburg State University, Saint Petersburg State University, Leningrad State University
Employers
Saint Petersburg State University
Awards
USSR State Prize; Andronov Prize; Order of Honour; Order of Friendship; Aleksandr Andronov
Also known as
Gennadii Alekseevich Leonov, Gennady Alexeyevich Leonov, Gennady Alekseyevich Leonov

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Gennady Leonov?

Russian scientist

When was Gennady Leonov born?

Gennady Leonov was born on 2 February 1947 in Saint Petersburg.

When did Gennady Leonov die?

Gennady Leonov died on 23 April 2018 in Saint Petersburg.

What was Gennady Leonov's occupation?

Gennady Leonov was a physicist.

What nationality was Gennady Leonov?

Gennady Leonov was Russian.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Gennady Leonov

· Wikidata: Q24352140

· DBpedia: Gennady Leonov

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