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Valentin Danilov, Russian physicist C018 / 2318
Valentin Danilov (b.1948), Russian physicist and cause celebre of the human rights movement. Danilov was head of a research centre of Krasnoyarsk State Technical University specialising in the effects of solar radiation on spacecraft. In 1999 he supplied technical equipment to China and was subsequently arrested on espionage charges. Although able to show that the information he had passed was declassified in 1992, Danilov was convicted in 2002, acquitted, then convicted again to 14 years in prison in 2004. He was released on parole in 2012
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This print captures Valentin Danilov, a renowned Russian physicist and an emblematic figure in the human rights movement. Born in 1948, Danilov dedicated his career to studying the impact of solar radiation on spacecraft as the head of a research center at Krasnoyarsk State Technical University. In 1999, he found himself embroiled in controversy when he provided technical equipment to China. Subsequently arrested on espionage charges, Danilov faced a tumultuous legal battle. Despite proving that the information he shared was declassified years before, he was convicted in 2002. However, justice seemed elusive as he was acquitted only to be convicted again and sentenced to 14 years in prison in 2004. The photograph portrays Danilov during his parole release in 2012 at the age of 66. A smile adorns his face, reflecting both relief and resilience after enduring years of wrongful imprisonment for crimes he did not commit. Behind those grey eyes lies a man who fought tirelessly for truth and justice amidst secrets and political intrigue. Valentin Danilov's story serves as a poignant reminder of the power struggles within scientific communities and their intersection with global politics. His case became synonymous with injustice and sparked international attention towards safeguarding human rights. This print from RIA NOVOSTI/SCIENCE PHOTO LIBRARY immortalizes not just one man's struggle but also symbolizes hope for all those fighting against oppression worldwide.
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