Igor Zotikov
Russian glaciologist
About Igor Zotikov
Lived 1926 – 2010 (aged 84). Igor Zotikov was a Russian glaciologist, polar explorer, earth scientist and geophysicist.
Igor Alekseevich Zotikov (March 7, 1926 – August 23, 2010) was a Russian glaciologist, polar explorer and academic. Zotikov was best known for predicting the existence of fresh water lakes under the Antarctic ice sheet, later to be discovered as Lake Vostok. For his efforts a glacier was named after him, Zotikov Glacier.
Early life and education Zotikov was born on March 7, 1926, in Moscow.
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Who was Igor Zotikov?
Russian glaciologist (1926–2010)
When was Igor Zotikov born?
Igor Zotikov was born on 7 March 1926 in Moscow.
When did Igor Zotikov die?
Igor Zotikov died on 23 August 2010 in Moscow.
What was Igor Zotikov's occupation?
Igor Zotikov was a glaciologist, polar explorer, earth scientist and geophysicist.
What nationality was Igor Zotikov?
Igor Zotikov was Russian.
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