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N.A. Gladkov was born in a clergyman's family in
Kurskaia Government. Entered the Natural Science Department of Moscow
University in 1926. At that time his research interests were in
ichthyology, but later Gladkov became one of the leading ornithologists
of the USSR. Became chief of the Biological Station in Staro-Pershino
on recommendation of M.A. Menzbier in the same 1926. A senior researcher
of this Museum since 1934. Participated in the 2d World War, was
taken prisoner and released from a fascist's camp in France by Americans
in 1944. Returned back to the Museum in 1947 to become Chief of
Ornithological Division up to 1954 when he left for Zoogeography
Department of Moscow University. Served as Deputy Dean of Biological
Faculty and as Dean of Geographic Faculty of Moscow University in
various years.
Was director of this Museum in 1964-1969 remaining
professor of Zoogeography Department and lecturer of Vertebrate
Zoology Department of Moscow University. Published several textbooks
on the bird fauna, nature protection, zoogeography, and on the bird
flight.
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