How the “bright monk” appeared in Moscow in the 1920s and why he received the highest Soviet award Posting in CHAT: Russia Ridiculous stories can also happen to scientists who seem to be able to foresee everything. A similar thing happened with young Semyon Volfkovich, who would later be entrusted with high positions. But then, in the 20s of the 20th century, through carelessness or, conversely, absent-mindedness, he was classified as a ghost. At night, a blue glow formed around him, giving him the nickname "bright monk". People did not find an explanation, believing that this could only happen to saints. But everything was trivially simple. A scientist just starting his career worked with phosphorus, not knowing or being unable to hide its properties. In the 20-30s of the last century, a strange man appeared on the streets of Moscow, from whom a blue glow emanated. As I walked, sparks flew from under my feet. He always appeared in one place - next to the Moscow Institute of National Economy - and walked along the sidewalk. Surprised evening passersby turned away or, completely not understanding what was happening, followed him. It turned out that the ghost can speak and is very similar to an ordinary person. But the blue light from his clothes haunted him because this never happened to ordinary people. The shining man turned around, convincing people that he was just like them - a living, real person. It didn't help much, and as soon as he turned away, the crowd followed him. Moscow burning ghost Rumors of an incomprehensible phenomenon spread throughout Moscow. Curious people began to gather closer and closer to Moscow State University to observe the unprecedented phenomenon. They began to call him the “bright monk,” probably due to the fact that they simply could not give a logical explanation, and radiation was associated with holiness. Thus, Semyon Volfkovich received both ghosts in the flesh and religious ranks. Semyon Volfkovich in his youth The hero of Moscow legends was the aspiring scientist Semyon Volfkovich. In his early years he worked with phosphorus, an element about which little was known. A significant event occurred thanks to a meeting with geologist Alexander Fersman in the 20s of the twentieth century in the old building of Moscow University on Mokhovaya. This greatly influenced the development of phosphate deposits located in the country, and there are many such mineral deposits. Development will take years, but Semyon Volfkovich’s achievements will be recognized with high awards. Meanwhile, using primitive methods, he tried to study the processes of the transition of phosphorus from a solid state to a vapor state, without melting and boiling, which began in the laboratory of Semyon Volfkovich immediately after graduation. At the same institution, he remained in the role of teacher and began scientific activity at the Faculty of Chemistry. In the same year, he managed to obtain white phosphorus in an electric furnace in a laboratory on Mokhovaya. The palm glows in the dark from a powder containing phosphorus. Working with phosphorus requires compliance with safety precautions, as it is a dangerous substance. But the scientist, without special equipment, conducted experiments, standing at the stove in his ordinary clothes. Phosphorus vapor permeated it, making it glow in the dark. Being a workaholic, Semyon Volkovich did not sleep at work, and when he went home, it was already dark. Phosphorus began to show its property - to shine on clothes, creating a blue halo, and the heels of shoes, drawing on the asphalt, caused sparks. This is how the image of the “bright monk” appeared. Semyon Volfkovich - professor, academician, scientist Semyon Volfkovich's developments helped create a mineral phosphorus fertilizer that increased productivity. He conducted a lot of research in the field of chemical technology, achieved success and filed 40 copyright and patent applications. After his first experiments with electric furnaces, he developed new ones that operate at the Chernorechensky plant. After graduating from the institute, he received the position of head of the laboratory, and then began teaching, but did not abandon his developments. He believed that a student cannot do without practice, and introduced this provision among his students, alternating theory with practice. This approach to teaching remained at the institute. In 1940, the scientist joined the state planning body for the development of the national economy of the Soviet Union, was a member of the Scientific and Technical Council, and after the war, already as a professor, he taught at the institute. The achievements of Lomonosov Semyon Volfkovich are truly great, and for this he received many awards. There was also the Stalin Prize, considered the highest form of reward for achievements before the country, and a large gold medal named after. Lomonosov, which can be awarded to only one Russian scientist per year. Semyon Volfkovich's incendiary mixtures against tanks were considered the most effective during the Great Patriotic War; his knowledge helped fight the enemy. He used his favorite element phosphorus, which became a weapon in the fight against fascist tanks. The scientist created incendiary mixtures based on phosphorous substances. At the pilot plant, an alloy of phosphorus and sulfur was formed, which was then bottled into glass bottles. The liquid spontaneously ignited when the container was broken and did not deteriorate even in water, and the strong white smoke had the side effect of blinding. Anti-tank "shells" that were yellow-green or dark brown in color because they could additionally contain carbon disulfide proved effective on the battlefield. The burning time of the “projectile” was 2-3 minutes at temperatures up to 1000 °C. Later, the flammable mixture was included in a list of similar ones called “Molotov cocktails.” Semyon Volfkovich wrote many books, and died at his next job, sitting at his desk with a pen in his hands in 1980, when he. was 84 years old. In the Middle Ages, he would have been called an alchemist, ranking him among the cohort of strange people. This is exactly how Hennig Brand, who discovered phosphorus, Isaac Newton, who studied motion, gravity, optics, or Mikhail Ostrogradsky, who came up with a brilliant idea right on the street, seemed at that time. There were other interesting, outstanding scientists with their own epoch-making discoveries and oddities. Source link Source link
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A guy beat two female students because of their short haircuts and bright hair color in a cafeteria in the Krasnoyarsk Territory. Posting in CHAT: RussiaBoth girls were hospitalized with a concussion. According to one of the victims, she was sitting in the dining room next to the College of Culture and Art with a friend. Their conversation was interrupted by an unfamiliar guy who rudely asked about the girl’s blue hair. In response they asked: “What business is it of yours?” The guys got angry and asked to go outside. The girls, naturally, refused and asked the canteen staff to remove the hooligans. After that, one of the guys hit the girl in the face. A friend tried to intercede, but she also got hit on the head. Both victims were taken to the hospital. One had a fracture of the maxillary sinus and temporal bone, and both were diagnosed with a concussion. According to the mother of one of the victims, the attacker could have been a 16-year-old teenager and his adult friend. After the fight, the older one came to the girls at the hospital to “talk.” According to the woman, he threatened her and her husband with force and was stopped by security. The police are conducting an investigation; the attackers of the students have not yet been detained. Original source Source link
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Gypsy romances, Metallica tribute and other bright events of the week in Yekaterinburg Posting in CHAT: Russia This week in Yekaterinburg there are various events for different tastes and interests: Tuesday, February 27: Premiere screening of the film “Past Lives” at the Yeltsin Center at 20:00. This is the story of Nora and her first love. Tickets cost 350 rubles. Wednesday, February 28: Premiere of the play “Demon” based on the poem by Mikhail Lermontov at the Nutcracker Theater at 19:00. Tickets from 700 rubles. Thursday, February 29: Lecture on supercomputers and artificial intelligence at the Yeltsin Center at 19:00. Admission by registration Friday, March 1: Show “I Can’t Lie” by the Fresh StandUp association at Syndrome Bar at 19:00. Tickets cost 200 rubles RADIO RAVE at the Fabrika club at 23:30. Tickets from 450 rubles. Saturday, March 2: Concert “Metallica Show S&M Tribute with Symphony Orchestra” at the Ekaterinburg Expo IEC at 19:00. Tickets from 1,700 rubles Festival “Discach of the 90s” at DIVS at 19:00. Ticket prices start from 2,700 rubles. Presentation of the “Chamber of Culture” group at the “C” club at 19:00. Tickets from 1200 rubles Guitarist Nabil Khemir will present the “East and West” program at EverJazz at 22:00. Tickets from 2000 rubles Sunday, March 3: The “Secrets of Ural Rock” tour will begin at 13:00 from the monument to A.S. Popov next to the Main Post Office. Tickets from 1000 rubles Anniversary concert of the group “Rhythms of Roman” at the Sinara Center at 17:00. Tickets cost from 500 rubles An evening of modern choreography by the dance group “Okoyom” at the Colosseum cinema at 18:00. Tickets from 600 rubles This is just a small overview of the events. Choose what you like best and enjoy your time! Source link Source link