Alexander Topchiev

Soviet chemist (1907-1962)
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Summary

Alexander Topchiev was born on July 27, 1907[1], in Mikhaylovka[2]. He died on December 27, 1962[3], in Moscow[4]. He worked as a scientist[5] and university teacher[6]. He is known by 16 alternative names across languages and contexts.[7]

Key Facts

  • Place of burial: Novodevichy Cemetery[8]
  • Country of citizenship: Russian Empire[9], Russian Socialist Federative Soviet Republic[10], Soviet Union[11]
  • Field of work: chemistry[12], petrochemistry[13]
  • Employer: D. Mendeleev University of Chemical Technology of Russia[14], Russian Biotechnological University (BIOTECH)[15], Gubkin University[16], A.V. Topchiev Institute of Petrochemical Synthesis[17], Russian Academy of Sciences[18]
  • Educated at: D. Mendeleev University of Chemical Technology of Russia[19]
  • Doctoral advisor: Pyotr Shorygin[20]
  • Award received: Stalin Prize[21], Order of Lenin[22], Order of the Red Banner of Labour[23], Medal "For Valiant Labour in the Great Patriotic War 1941–1945"[24], Lenin Prize[25]
  • Member of: Russian Academy of Sciences[26], Hungarian Academy of Sciences[27], Bulgarian Academy of Sciences[28], Academy of Sciences of the USSR[29]
  • Sex or gender: male[30]
  • Member of political party: Communist Party of the Soviet Union[31]
  • Archives at: Archive RAS[32]
  • Academic degree: Doctor of Sciences in Chemistry[33]
  • Given name: Aleksandr[34]
  • Official website: http://www.gubkin.ru/gallery/portrait/detail.php?ID=1114[35]
  • Described by source: Great Soviet Encyclopedia (1969–1978)[36], Faces of Moscow[37], Great Soviet Encyclopedia (1950–1958)[38]
  • Participant in: 22nd Congress of the Communist Party of the Soviet Union[39]
  • Languages spoken, written or signed: Russian[40]

FAQs

Where was Alexander Topchiev born?

Alexander Topchiev was born in Mikhaylovka[2].

Where did Alexander Topchiev die?

Alexander Topchiev died in Moscow[4].

What did Alexander Topchiev do for work?

Alexander Topchiev worked as a scientist[5] and university teacher[6].

Where did Alexander Topchiev go to school?

Alexander Topchiev was educated at D. Mendeleev University of Chemical Technology of Russia[19].

What awards did Alexander Topchiev receive?

Honors received include Stalin Prize[21], Order of Lenin[22], Order of the Red Banner of Labour[23], and Medal "For Valiant Labour in the Great Patriotic War 1941–1945"[24].

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