Statue of the Russian polymath and scientist Mikhail Lomonosov (1711-1765) at the Lomonosov Moscow State University in Moscow, Russia

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Mikhail (Mikhaylo) Vasilyevich Lomonosov (November 19, 1711 - April 15, 1765) was a Russian polymath, scientist and writer, who made important contributions to literature, education, and science. Among his discoveries was the atmosphere of Venus. His spheres of science were natural science, chemistry, physics, mineralogy, history, art, philology, optical devices and others. Lomonosov was also a poet, who created the basis of the modern Russian literary language.

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Location: Lomonosov Moscow State University, GSP-1, Leninskie Gory, Moscow, Russia, Eastern Europe, Europe
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