Lev Rukhin (Russian: Рухин Лев Борисович; 29 October [O.S. 16 October] 1912 in Moscow – 8 September 1959 in Leningrad) was a Soviet geologist. Doctor of Geological and Mineralogical Sciences (1944), professor of Saint Petersburg State University since 1945. A member of the Communist Party of the Soviet Union from 1941.
Lev Rukhin | |
|---|---|
| Born | 29 October [O.S. 16 October] 1912 |
| Died | September 8, 1959 (aged 46) |
| Nationality | Soviet |
| Alma mater | Saint Petersburg State University |
| Scientific career | |
| Fields | Geology |
Biography
editHe was born in Moscow. He graduated from Leningrad State University (1933). Major works are devoted to the lithology and paleogeography. He was one of the first to use statistical methods in studying sedimentary rocks.[1] He was awarded the "Badge of Honor" and medals.[2]
Works
edit- (in Russian) Основы общей палеогеографии, Л., 1959.
References
edit- ^ Вассоевич, Н. Б. (1962). Памяти профессора Л. Б. Рухина, «Уч. записки ЛГУ. Сер. геологических наук» (in Russian).
- ^ Рухин Лев Борисович, Great Soviet Encyclopedia (in Russian)
External links
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