Otto Schmidt

Otto-Sachmidt

Otto Yulyevich Schmidt was born on 30th September 1891 in Mogilev, Belarus, and he died on 7th September 1956 (aged 65 years) in Mozzhinka, Russia. Otto Yulyevich Schmidt was a mathematician, scientist, astronomer and Arctic explorer. He led expeditions to the Arctic in which he established the first scientific research station and explored the Kara Sea and the west coast of Severnaya Zemlya. He made another voyage there which was a non-stop journey from Arkhangelsk to the Pacific Ocean without stopping for winters. It was done for the first time in history. The authorities awarded Otto Schmidt three Orders of Lenin, three other orders and many medals.

Do you know: Otto Yulyevich Schmidt is responsible for developing the higher education system in the Soviet Union.

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