Known for its historic buildings, ancient houses, and towering cathedrals, St. Petersburg is a showcase of Russian architecture. Each landmark tells a story, and the tale behind the history of a building located at 114 Nevsky Prospect is as colorful as they come. Vladimir Alexeyevich Smirnov’s development work to keep the heritage of St. Petersburg […]
Vladimir Alexeyevich Smirnov and the Birth of Russia’s Innovative Economy
Classical economic models yield classical economic results. Adam Smith, thought by many to be the forefather of classical economics, believed in the “magnificent dynamics” brought about during a historical period when capitalism emerged from feudalism. In this doctrine, every individual sought his or her (okay largely his; women were still oppressed back then) financial gain. […]
TENEX and the Next Generation: Promoting Russia’s Future Scientists
Children are the future, as Whitney Houston sang. And educating children in the areas of science and technology has become a priority for every country that wishes for global health and a secure and prosperous future. The role of science and technology is essential to the welfare of developed and developing countries. Thailand in recent […]
Vladimir Alexeyevich Smirnov: Building a Safer World, One Disarmed Bomb at a Time
Oscar Wilde once said that when good Americans die, they go to Paris. But what about decommissioned nuclear weapons? Where do old nuclear warheads go when they die? Believe it or not, thanks in part to a conscientious Russian businessman named Vladimir Alexeyevich Smirnov, many of them go to America. In fact, news sources report […]