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Nikolay Urvantsev, Soviet geologist
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Nikolay Urvantsev, Soviet geologist
Nikolay Nikolayevich Urvantsev (1893-1985), Soviet geologist, speaking in public at his 80th birthday celebration. Urvantsev is best known for his exploration of northern Siberia and the Arctic, including: the Norilsk coal basin (1919 to 1922); the islands of Severnaya Zemlya (1931 to 1933); and the steamship Pravda oil exploration expedition (1933 to 1934). After imprisonment by Stalin, Urvantsev was rehabilitated in 1954 and became Chair of Arctic Geology at the national ocean geology institute. Photographed in Leningrad (St Petersburg), Russia, in 1973
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This print captures the esteemed Soviet geologist, Nikolay Urvantsev, as he addresses a captivated audience on his 80th birthday celebration in Leningrad (St Petersburg), Russia, in 1973. Known for his groundbreaking explorations of northern Siberia and the Arctic, Urvantsev's contributions to earth sciences are immeasurable. With a distinguished career that spanned decades, Urvantsev's achievements include the exploration of the Norilsk coal basin from 1919 to 1922, expeditions to the islands of Severnaya Zemlya between 1931 and 1933, and leading the steamship Pravda oil exploration expedition from 1933 to 1934. However, his path was not without hardship; imprisoned by Stalin during a dark period in Soviet history, he was later rehabilitated in 1954. Revered as an expert in Arctic geology after his rehabilitation, Urvantsev assumed the prestigious position of Chair of Arctic Geology at the national ocean geology institute. This photograph captures him at a momentous occasion where friends and colleagues gathered to pay tribute to his remarkable life's work. Urvantsev's expressive gestures convey both wisdom and passion as he shares stories from his extensive research and exploration. His presence exudes resilience and determination - qualities that define him as an exceptional scientist and explorer. Preserved through this timeless image is not only Urvantsev himself but also memories of a pivotal era in scientific discovery. It serves as a testament to one man's unwavering commitment to unraveling nature's mysteries while leaving an indelible mark on geological knowledge for generations to come.
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