Mikhail Mikhaylovich Gerasimov
Russian anthropologist and sculptor
Born
1907
119 years ago
Died
Category
Scientists & Innovators
Country
Russia
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Contributions included the development of techniques for facial reconstruction from skulls, revolutionizing the field of physical anthropology. Worked on the reconstruction of historical figures, including those from ancient cultures. Served as an academic leader at the Institute of Ethnography and the Institute of Archaeology in Moscow, guiding research and education in anthropology and archaeology.
Pioneered facial reconstruction methods
Reconstructed the appearance of historical figures
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