Andrei Sakharov

Physicist and Nobel Peace Prize laureate

Andrei Sakharov - Physicist and Nobel Peace Prize laureate
Born

May 21st, 1921
103 years ago

Died

December 14th, 1989
35 years ago — 68 years old

Category

Thinkers & Philosophers

Country

Russia

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A prominent physicist and academic contributed significantly to the development of thermonuclear weapons in the Soviet Union. Later, became an advocate for human rights and civil liberties within the USSR, opposing nuclear proliferation and governmental abuses. His activism led to political persecution, including house arrest from 1970 to 1979. Received the Nobel Peace Prize in 1975 for efforts toward disarmament and promoting human rights. Remains a symbol of intellectual and political opposition in Russia.

Developed thermonuclear weapons for the USSR

Advocated for human rights and freedoms

Received the Nobel Peace Prize in 1975

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