Andréi Sájarov
Andréi Sájarov was a prominent Soviet physicist, dissident, and human rights activist known for his significant contributions to the development of the Soviet hydrogen bomb and his later outspoken criticism of the Soviet regime. His advocacy for civil liberties, nuclear disarmament, and human rights led to his exile in 1970, where he continued to promote democratic reforms and social justice until his death in 1989. Sájarov's legacy as a champion of human rights remains influential, symbolizing the struggle against totalitarianism and the pursuit of freedom.
Born on May 21, 1921 (104 years old)
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Andréi Sájarov is mentioned as one of the many Soviet dissidents who paid a high price for the old order.
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