Memoirs

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The late Soviet physicist, activist, and Nobel laureate describes his upbringing, scientific work, rejection of Soviet repression, peace and human rights concerns, marriage and family, and persecution by the KGB.

Genres: BiographyHistoryRussiaNonfictionMemoirSciencePoliticsPhysicsRussian LiteratureNobel Prize

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