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Pavel Iustinovich Marikovsky

1912 – 2008

Russian entomologist

Entomologist ArachnologistMyrmecologist
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About Pavel Iustinovich Marikovsky

Lived 1912 – 2008 (aged 96). Pavel Iustinovich Marikovsky was a Russian and Kazakh entomologist, arachnologist and myrmecologist.

Pavel Iustinovich Marikovsky (; July 28, 1912 – November 10, 2008) was a Russian entomologist, arachnologist, and popular science author known for his research in ants and the insect fauna of Kazakhstan and Central Asia, as well as over 60 popular science books, which made him one of the most popular science promoters of the former Soviet Union. His 1954 monograph Tarantula and Karakurt is still used by zoologists, and his most popular general science books include For the Young Entomologist, In Talas Alatau and Across the Semirechye.

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Important facts

Born
28 July 1912, Vyazemsky
Birth century
20th century
Died
10 November 2008, Enbekshiqazaq District
Occupation
Entomologist, arachnologist, myrmecologist
Nationality
Soviet Union, Kazakhstan
Education
Far East State Medical University
Awards
Medal "For the Victory over Japan"; Zhukov Medal; Medal "For the Victory over Germany in the Great Patriotic War 1941–1945"; Order of the Red Star; Order of the Badge of Honour; Order of the Patriotic War, 2nd class; Medal "Veteran of Labour"; Jubilee Medal "50 Years of Victory in the Great Patriotic War 1941–1945"; Jubilee Medal "Forty Years of Victory in the Great Patriotic War 1941–1945"
Also known as
Pavel Iustinovich Marikovskij, P. I. Marikovsky, Pavel Iustinovich Marikovskii, Paul Iustinovich Marikovskij

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Pavel Iustinovich Marikovsky?

Russian entomologist (1912–2008)

When was Pavel Iustinovich Marikovsky born?

Pavel Iustinovich Marikovsky was born on 28 July 1912 in Vyazemsky.

When did Pavel Iustinovich Marikovsky die?

Pavel Iustinovich Marikovsky died on 10 November 2008 in Enbekshiqazaq District.

What was Pavel Iustinovich Marikovsky's occupation?

Pavel Iustinovich Marikovsky was an entomologist, arachnologist and myrmecologist.

What nationality was Pavel Iustinovich Marikovsky?

Pavel Iustinovich Marikovsky was Russian and Kazakh.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Pavel Iustinovich Marikovsky

· Wikidata: Q4281456

· DBpedia: Pavel Iustinovich Marikovsky

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