Monument to Sakharov

Heard the name of Russia can not be released from the Soviet Union and soccer terjangnya in the wars of the world. The rapid development of nuclear technology involves a great physicist Andrei Dmitrievich Sakharov.

To commemorate his services, woke up a statue of Sakharov, in the area of intangibles Vasilievsky Ostrova. The monument is located in the area of Sakharov Square, not far from a Sakharov Park.

Sakharov, who died in 1989 has received 8 awards including the Nobel Peace Prize in 1975. In addition to active as a scientist and nuclear physicist, he is also known as a HUMAN RIGHTS activist who supports full civil reform in Russia.