Soviet Atomic Project
Leads Soviet uranium and plutonium bomb research.
Role range: 1943-1960
Historical biography archive · Updated 2026-11-03
Igor Kurchatov Biography and Timeline
Follow Igor Kurchatov through 4 dated historical records for Russia.
Igor Kurchatov, historical timeline
A chronological timeline drawn from matching World History Database records.
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1947–1954Years on this page
1947
1948
F-1 Reactor
Soviet reactor work uses uranium for plutonium production.
Role range: 1943-1960
1949
Nuclear Power
Leads Russia successful campaign to test its own atomic bomb
1954
Obninsk Nuclear Plant
Obninsk becomes the first grid-connected nuclear power plant.
Role range: 1943-1960
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