Andrej Sacharov
Andrej Sacharov was a prominent Soviet physicist, dissident, and human rights activist, best known for his role in the development of the Soviet hydrogen bomb and his subsequent outspoken criticism of nuclear weapons and government repression. He became a symbol of the fight for human rights in the Soviet Union, advocating for civil liberties and political reform, which earned him the Nobel Peace Prize in 1975. His legacy continues to influence human rights movements around the world.
Born on May 21, 1921 (104 years old)
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Andrej Sacharov is mentioned as a once-revered figure in human rights, whose name is now essentially banned in official Russian discourse.
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