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Born in Klin (Moscow Government). Graduated from
the Natural History Department of the Moscow University in 1918,
attended lectures of Kozhevnikov, M.A. Menzbier, Ognev, A.N. Severtsov,
Buturlin. Participated in many expeditions from the vary beginning
of his student years up to nearly end of life. Served as lecturer
various institutions in Omsk (1918-1923) and Vladikavkaz (1924-1931),
returned back to Moscow in 1932 to become deputy director of the
Museum. Became its director in 1941, was responsible for the collections
remained in Moscow during the War. Left this position in 1960, when
he retired.
Main research interests were in biology of small
mammals. Was involved in organization of natural reserves. Read
lectures during all his life and popularized biology among people.
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