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Gennady Rubinshtein

1923 – 2004

Russian mathematician

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About Gennady Rubinshtein

Lived 1923 – 2004 (aged 81). Gennady Rubinshtein was a Russian mathematician, known for Extremal problems, Function spaces and Mathematical programming.

Gennadii Shlemovich Rubinstein (Russian: Геннадий Шлемович Рубинштейн) was a Russian mathematician. His research focused on mathematical programming and operations research. His name is associated to the Kantorovich–Rubinstein metric, also commonly known as the Wasserstein distance, used in optimal transport.

Alternate form of the first name: Gennady. Alternate forms of the last name: Rubinšteĭn, Rubinshtein.

Doctorate Gennadii Rubinstein got his doctorate in St. Petersburg State University in 1956, under the supervision of Leonid V. Kantorovich. Selected publications

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Important facts

Born
26 April 1923, Odesa
Birth century
20th century
Died
2 May 2004
Occupation
Mathematician
Nationality
Soviet Union
Known for
Extremal problems, Function spaces, Mathematical programming
Education
Saint Petersburg State University, Leningrad State University, Novosibirsk State University, Odessa State University
Employers
Sobolev Institute of Mathematics SB RAS, Novosibirsk State University
Awards
Order of the Red Star; Medal "For Courage"
Also known as
Gennadii Shlemovich Rubinstein, Gennady Shlemovich Rubinshtein, Gennadii Rubinstein

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Gennady Rubinshtein?

Russian mathematician

When was Gennady Rubinshtein born?

Gennady Rubinshtein was born on 26 April 1923 in Odesa.

When did Gennady Rubinshtein die?

Gennady Rubinshtein died on 2 May 2004.

What was Gennady Rubinshtein's occupation?

Gennady Rubinshtein was a mathematician.

What was Gennady Rubinshtein known for?

Gennady Rubinshtein was known for Extremal problems, Function spaces and Mathematical programming.

What nationality was Gennady Rubinshtein?

Gennady Rubinshtein was Russian.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Gennady Rubinshtein

· Wikidata: Q109771825

· DBpedia: Gennadii Rubinstein

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