FAMILY DYNASTIES IN THE HISTORY OF RUSSIAN SCIENCE

Abstract

The article deals with scientific dynasties which existed in our country and contributed to the development of its scientific and intellectual potential. The authors describe some of the Russian academic dynasties which produced outstanding talents throughout several generations. Some of them are the dynasties of the Struves, the Beketovs, the Lyapunovs, the Vorontsovs, the Skrjabins and others.

Keywords

• science
• scientist continuity
• family
• scientific tradition
• transfer of knowledge and experience
• scientific school
• academic dynasty