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Viktor Grebennikov

1927 – 2001

Russian scientist, naturalist, entomologist and paranormal researcher

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Lived 1927 – 2001 (aged 73). Viktor Grebennikov was a Russian entomologist, conservationist, writer, illustrator and painter.

Viktor Stepanovich Grebennikov (; 23April 19272001) was a self-proclaimed Russian scientist, biologist, entomologist and paranormal researcher best known for his claim to have invented a levitation platform which operated by attaching dead insect body parts to the underside. Grebennikov wrote detailed accounts of his experiences flying over the Russian countryside using his levitation device. These flying experiences as well as his reported observations of other paranormal phenomena, usually involving insect nests or parts, appear in his self-published book My World (Moi Mir. Novosibirsk, Russia: Sovetskaya Sibir, 1997).

He was granted a Russian patent in 1995 on a device containing beehive cells (dry honeycomb) that is claimed to enhance the effectiveness of therapeutic drugs in a patient.

Grebennikov died in Novosibirsk in 2001.

The paranormal author Brian Snellgrove cites some of Grebennikov's My World claims in his books.

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Who was Viktor Grebennikov?

Russian scientist, naturalist, entomologist and paranormal researcher (1927-2001)

When was Viktor Grebennikov born?

Viktor Grebennikov was born on 23 April 1927 in Simferopol.

When did Viktor Grebennikov die?

Viktor Grebennikov died on 10 April 2001 in Krasnoobsk.

What was Viktor Grebennikov's occupation?

Viktor Grebennikov was an entomologist, conservationist, writer, illustrator and painter.

What nationality was Viktor Grebennikov?

Viktor Grebennikov was Russian.

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· Wikipedia: Viktor Grebennikov

· Wikidata: Q330212

· DBpedia: Viktor Grebennikov

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