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Pyotr Lysenko

1931 – 2020

Belarusian archaeologist

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Lived 1931 – 2020 (aged 88). Pyotr Lysenko was a Russian and Belarusian anthropologist, archaeologist and historian.

Pyotr Fyodorovich Lysenko (, ), (16 September 1931, in Zarechany, Polotsk district, Vitebsk Region, Belarus – 23 March 2020) was a Belarusian archaeologist, Doctor of History (since 1988), professor (since 1993).

He was the author of over 110 scientific works, several monographs. His most famous work is the discovery of the ancient Berestye and establishment of the Berestye Archeological Museum.

Lysenko died on 23 March 2020.

Writings “Древнейшие города Белоруссии” (Ancient Towns of Byelorussia). Minsk, 1966. (as a co-author with G.V.Shtykhov) (in Russian) “Города Туровской земли” (Towns of Turov Land). Minsk, (1974) (in Russian) “Берестье” (Berestye). Minsk, (1985) (in Russian) “Отрытие Берестья” (The Discovery of Berestye). Minsk, (1989); (2007) second edition (in Russian) “Дреговичи” (Dregovichy). Minsk, (1991) (in Russian) “Древний Пинск IX — XIII вв” (Ancient Pinsk of the 9th–13th centuries). Minsk, (1997); Pinsk, (2007) second edition (in Russian) “Туровская земля IX — XIII вв” (Turov Land of the 9th–13th centuries). Minsk, (1999) 985-08-0096-8; (2001) second edition (in Russian) “Древний Туров” (Ancient Turov). Minsk, (2004) (in Russian) “Сказание о Турове” (Story about Turov). Minsk, (2006) ; 2007 second edition (in Russian)

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Important facts

Birth century
Nationality
Education
Maxim Tank Belarusian State Pedagogical University, Belarusian Academy of Sciences
Employers
Institute of History of the National Academy of Sciences of Belarus
Awards
State Prize of the Republic of Belarus; Diploma of the Supreme Soviet of the Byelorussian SSR; Honorary citizen of Turava (Belarus); Honorary citizen of Pinsk
Also known as
Pyotr Fyodorovich Lysenko, Pyotr Lysenka, Pyotr Fyodorovich Lysenka

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Pyotr Lysenko?

Belarusian archaeologist

When was Pyotr Lysenko born?

Pyotr Lysenko was born on 16 September 1931 in Zaračany.

When did Pyotr Lysenko die?

Pyotr Lysenko died on 23 March 2020 in Minsk.

What was Pyotr Lysenko's occupation?

Pyotr Lysenko was an anthropologist, archaeologist and historian.

What nationality was Pyotr Lysenko?

Pyotr Lysenko was Russian and Belarusian.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Pyotr Lysenko

· Wikidata: Q2059856

· DBpedia: Pyotr Lysenko

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