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Nikolai Egorov

1921 – 2021

Russian microbiologist and politician

Microbiologist University teacher
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Lived 1921 – 2021 (aged 100). Nikolai Egorov was a Russian microbiologist and university teacher.

Nikolai Sergeyevich Yegorov (; 5 January 1921 – 14 December 2021) was a Soviet and Russian microbiologist and politician. A member of the Communist Party, he served as Deputy Minister of Higher Education from 1967 to 1988.

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Important facts

Born
5 January 1921, Suzdalsky Uyezd
Birth century
20th century
Died
14 December 2021, Moscow
Occupation
Microbiologist, university teacher
Nationality
Soviet Union, Russia
Employers
Lomonosov Moscow State University
Awards
Order of the Badge of Honour; Order of the Red Banner of Labour; Medal "For the Defence of Odessa"; Medal "For the Defence of the Caucasus"; Medal "For the Victory over Germany in the Great Patriotic War 1941–1945"; Medal "For Labour Valour"; Medal "Veteran of Labour"; Order of Friendship of Peoples; Order of the Patriotic War, 2nd class; Order of the Patriotic War, 1st class; USSR State Prize; Council of Ministers of the Soviet Union Prize
Also known as
Nikolai Sergeyevich Yegorov

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Nikolai Egorov?

Russian microbiologist and politician

When was Nikolai Egorov born?

Nikolai Egorov was born on 5 January 1921 in Suzdalsky Uyezd.

When did Nikolai Egorov die?

Nikolai Egorov died on 14 December 2021 in Moscow.

What was Nikolai Egorov's occupation?

Nikolai Egorov was a microbiologist and university teacher.

What nationality was Nikolai Egorov?

Nikolai Egorov was Russian.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Nikolai Egorov

· Wikidata: Q71830877

· DBpedia: Nikolai Yegorov (politician, born 1921)

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