Anatoly Savin facts for kids
Anatoly Ivanovich Savin (born April 6, 1920 – died March 27, 2016) was a brilliant Russian scientist. He was an expert in creating advanced computer and control systems. He also held a high degree called "Doctor of Technical Sciences," which means he was a top expert in engineering. Savin led important scientific groups and was a key leader at a big company called Almaz-Antey.
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Life and Work of Anatoly Savin
Early Life and Education
Anatoly Savin was born in Ostashkov, Russia in 1920. He studied at the Bauman Moscow Higher Technical School. He finished his studies before World War II began.
Designing for Defense
After graduating, Savin worked at a factory in Gorky. In 1943, he became a Chief Designer there. This was a very important job. After 1945, he joined the Soviet nuclear program. He helped design special equipment for handling nuclear materials.
In 1951, Savin moved to Design Bureau 1. This place later became Almaz-Antey. Here, he worked on a secret project called "Satellite Destroyer." His team created a system to stop enemy satellites in space.
Leading Advanced Systems
In 1971, Savin became the director of the "Kometa" Institute. He worked on large information systems that used parts in space. One of his big projects was an early warning system. This system could detect a nuclear attack by sensing the heat from missile launches.
He also led the creation of a naval system called "Legenda." This system helped ships find targets. It used information from outside sources to guide heavy anti-ship missiles.
Later Career and Legacy
From 2004 to 2006, Savin was the Chief Designer at Almaz-Antey. From 2007 until his death, he was the Chief Scientist. He passed away in Moscow, Russia, on March 27, 2016.
Awards and Honors
Anatoly Savin received many important awards for his work:
- He was named a Hero of the Socialist Labor in 1976. This is a very high honor.
- He received four Orders of Lenin (in 1945, 1951, 1971, and 1976).
- He won a Lenin Prize in 1972.
- He earned three Stalin Prizes (in 1946, 1949, and 1951).
- He was awarded a USSR State Prize in 1981.
- He received an Order "For Merit to the Fatherland" in 1995.
- He also won a State Prize of the Russian Federation in 1999.
