Family
Two of his sons also became notable scientists:
- Sergei Obruchev, a geologist, discovered the Chersky Range in Siberia.
- Dmitry Obruchev, a paleontologist, was a leading authority on early vertebrates.
Read more about this topic: Vladimir Obruchev
Famous quotes containing the word family:
“If you have this enormous talent, it’s got you by the balls, it’s a demon. You can’t be a family man and a husband and a caring person and be that animal. Dickens wasn’t that nice a guy.”
—Dustin Hoffman (b. 1937)
“Govern a small family as you would cook a small fish, very gently.”
—(20th century)
“Q: What would have made a family and career easier for you?
A: Being born a man.”
—Anonymous Mother, U.S. physician and mother of four. As quoted in Women and the Work Family Dilemma, by Deborah J. Swiss and Judith P. Walker, ch. 2 (1993)