Anatoly Sagalevich facts for kids
Anatoly Mikhailovich Sagalevich (Russian: Анатолий Михайлович Сагалевич; born on September 5, 1938) is a famous Russian explorer. He is known for his amazing work with deep-sea submersibles, which are like special submarines that can go very deep underwater.
Since 1995, he has worked at the Shirshov Institute of Oceanology. This is a big science center in Russia. Before that, he directed the Russian Deepwater Submersibles Laboratory starting in 1979. He even helped build some of these special submersibles, including the Pisces and the famous MIR vehicles.
Anatoly Sagalevich has completed over 300 dives as a chief pilot. He led 28 expeditions using the MIR submersibles between 1989 and 2005. He piloted the MIR during important trips to famous shipwrecks. These include the British passenger ship RMS Titanic, the German battleship Bismarck, and the Soviet submarine K-278 Komsomolets. He also explored the Japanese submarine I-52 and the Russian submarine K-141 Kursk.
He holds a world record for the deepest freshwater dive. In 1990, he dived 1,637 meters (5,371 ft) into Lake Baikal in a Pisces submersible. This lake is the deepest in the world.
On August 2, 2007, Sagalevich piloted the MIR-1 submersible to the seabed (the bottom of the ocean) at the North Pole. This was part of the Arktika 2007 expedition. For his bravery and success on this trip, he was given the title Hero of the Russian Federation on January 10, 2008. This is one of the highest honors in Russia.
Awards and Honors
Anatoly Sagalevich has received many awards for his important work and bravery:
- Hero of the Russian Federation (January 9, 2008) – for his courage during the deep-sea expedition to the Arctic.
- Order of Lenin – for helping to create the MIR-1 and MIR-2 submersibles.
- Order of the Badge of Honour – for his deepwater research in Lake Baikal.
- Order of Courage – for special underwater operations, like those on the Soviet submarine K-278 Komsomolets.
- Lowell Thomas Award – for his valuable contributions to deep-ocean research in the 20th century.
- 2007 Adventurer of the Year award – from the Los Angeles Adventurers' Club for his dive to the North Pole.
- 2008 The William Beebe Award – from The Explorers Club.
- 2009 The Ralph White Award – also from The Explorers Club.
- 2002 – He became a member of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences, recognized for his science work underwater.
Filmography
Anatoly Sagalevich has also been involved in some movies:
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 | Titanic | Anatoly Milkailavich | |
| 2003 | Ghosts of the Abyss | as himself | |
| 2005 | Aliens of the Deep | as himself |
See Also
- List of Heroes of the Russian Federation
- List of Russian inventors
