Vladimir Obruchev - Things Named After Obruchev

Things Named After Obruchev

  • Obruchevite, a mineral.
  • Akademik Obruchev Range in Tuva
  • A mountain in the upper reaches of the Vitim River
  • An oasis in Antarctica
  • Obruchev (crater) on the Moon
  • The Obruchev Prize was established by the Soviet Academy of Sciences during 1938 to honor best works in the field of Siberian geology.
  • Vladimir Obruchev - oil and gas research vessel: built at Kirov yard, Khabarovsk; will operate in Caspian Sea.

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