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Vladimir Zotikov

1887 – 1970

Russian scientist, textile engineer

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About Vladimir Zotikov

Lived 1887 – 1970 (aged 83). Vladimir Zotikov was a Russian engineer.

Vladimir Evgenievich Zotikov ( – November 12, 1970) was a prominent Russian and Soviet scientist and textile engineer best known for having developed the theory of cotton-spinning. He devoted his life to the study and improvement of mechanical technology of fibrous materials.

Life and work Born in Yalta, Crimea, his parents were Evgeny Zotikov, a mechanical engineer, and Elizaveta Zotikova née Savitskaya. He was educated first at home, then studied at Moscow private Realschule (Реальное училище) and Imperial Moscow Technical School (1911).

Honors Honored Worker of Science and Technology of RSFSR (1963).

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Important facts

Born
23 January 1887, Yalta
Birth century
19th century
Died
12 November 1970, Moscow
Occupation
Engineer
Nationality
Russian Empire, Russian Soviet Federative Socialist Republic, Soviet Union
Education
Bauman Moscow State Technical University
Employers
Moscow State Textile University
Awards
Medal "For the Victory over Germany in the Great Patriotic War 1941–1945"; Order of Lenin; Order of the Badge of Honour; Medal "For the Defence of Moscow"; Medal "For Valiant Labour in the Great Patriotic War 1941–1945"; Honoured Worker of Science and Technology of the RSFSR; Order of Saint Stanislaus, 2nd class; Order of Saint Stanislaus, 3rd class; Order of Saint Anna, 2nd class; Order of Saint Anna, 3rd class; Medal "In Commemoration of the 800th Anniversary of Moscow"; Medal %22For Valiant Labour in the Great Patriotic War 1941–1945%22
Also known as
Vladimir Evgenievich Zotikov

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Vladimir Zotikov?

Russian scientist, textile engineer (1887-1970)

When was Vladimir Zotikov born?

Vladimir Zotikov was born on 23 January 1887 in Yalta.

When did Vladimir Zotikov die?

Vladimir Zotikov died on 12 November 1970 in Moscow.

What was Vladimir Zotikov's occupation?

Vladimir Zotikov was an engineer.

What nationality was Vladimir Zotikov?

Vladimir Zotikov was Russian.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Vladimir Zotikov

· Wikidata: Q4194103

· DBpedia: Vladimir Zotikov

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