Andrei Sakharov
Andrei Sakharov was a prominent Soviet physicist, dissident, and human rights activist, known for his work on nuclear weapons as well as his outspoken criticism of the Soviet government and advocacy for civil liberties and reforms. He played a crucial role in the development of the Soviet hydrogen bomb but later became a leading voice against nuclear proliferation and for human rights, earning the Nobel Peace Prize in 1975.
Born on May 21, 1921 (104 years old)
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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spain | 1 | 7.00 | 0.06% | +0% | 46,754,778 | 28,754 | $1,400,000 | 861$ |
| Switzerland | 1 | 8.00 | 0.07% | +0% | 8,654,622 | 6,138 | $700,000 | 496$ |
| Totals | 2 | 55,409,400 | 34,892 | $2,100,000 | 1,357$ |
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Switzerland:
Soviet physicist Andrei Sakharov recognized the implications of the discovery of CP-symmetry violation.
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Spain:
Andrei Sakharov developed the most powerful atomic bombs ever detonated for the Soviet Union and later won the Nobel Peace Prize.
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Belarus:
Andrei Sakharov became one of the most celebrated dissidents in the Soviet Union.
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Peru:
Andrei Sakharov was a Russian scientist and Nobel Peace Prize winner in 1975.
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Spain:
Andrei Sakharov is quoted in the article emphasizing the importance of truth for healing nations.
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