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History of Leningrad Mathematics in the First Half of the 20th Century
Leningrad’s mathematicians faced wars, revolutions, and political purges but kept their work alive and influential. This book reveals how they built a resilient community rooted in the legacy of pioneers like Markov and Chebyshev. It’s a story of brains, bullets, and the unexpected power of collaboration under pressure.
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