The following are prominent Soviet (Russian) geographers who contributed to the field of geography-
- Pyotr Semenov Tyan-Shansky
- Aleksandr Voeikov
- Dmitry Anuchin
- Semyon Remezov
- Vasily Dokuchaev (1846–1903)
- Nikolai Vavilov (1887–1943)
- Andrey Kapitsa
Pyotr Semenov Tyan-Shansky :
- He used geographical knowledge to reduce poverty. He contributed to human geography and in making geography useful to society.
Aleksandr Voeikov:
- He was a Russian meteorologist. He worked on the heat and water balance of the earth. He tried to apply the knowledge of climatology in the field of agriculture geography.
Dmitry Anuchin:
- Anuchin supported the indication of geography and was against the dichotomy between physical and human geography.
Semyon Remezov:
- He contributed the geomorphology and prepared the first Atlas of Siberia.
Vasily Dokuchaev (1846–1903):
Vasily Dokuchaev is best known as the "father of soil science," Dokuchaev made pioneering contributions to physical geography by studying soil formation processes and classifying soils based on their properties. His work laid the foundation for modern soil science.
Nikolai Vavilov (1887–1943):
Nikolai Vavilov was a prominent plant geographer and geneticist who explored the origins of cultivated plants and their domestication. He established the concept of crop centers of origin and made significant contributions to the understanding of plant biodiversity.
Andrey Kapitsa:
Kapitsa is known for his research which is focused on glaciology and polar exploration. He conducted studies on ice cores and ice sheets, contributing to our understanding of past climate conditions and polar regions.
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