Lomonosov facts for kids

The name Lomonosov (pronounced Loh-moh-NOH-sohv) can refer to a few different things. Most often, it reminds us of a very important person from old Russia: Mikhail Lomonosov.

Mikhail Lomonosov (1711-1765) was a brilliant scientist and writer from Russia. He was what we call a polymath, which means he was good at many different subjects! He studied and worked in areas like science, poetry, history, and art. He helped start the first university in Russia and made many important discoveries.

Things Named After Mikhail Lomonosov

Because Mikhail Lomonosov was so important, many places and things are named after him:

• Lomonosov, Russia: This is a city in Russia. Before 1948, it was called Oranienbaum.
• M.V. Lomonosov Moscow State University: This is Russia's largest and most famous university. It was named in his honor.
• Lomonosov Bridge: A bridge that crosses the Fontanka River in Saint Petersburg, Russia.
• Lomonosov Ridge: An underwater mountain range in the Arctic Ocean.
• Lomonosov (lunar crater): A crater on the Moon.
• Lomonosov (Martian crater): A crater on the planet Mars.
• Lomonosov Gold Medal: A special award given every year by the Russian Academy of Sciences to top scientists.

Other Uses of the Name Lomonosov

The name Lomonosov also refers to a few other things:

• Iurii Vladimirovich Lomonosov (1876-1952): He was a Russian railway engineer who designed trains.
• Lomonosov Group: This is a group of volcanoes found in the Kuril Islands.
• Lomonosov Porcelain Factory: A famous factory in Russia that makes beautiful pottery and other items from clay.
• The Academician Lomonosov: This is a special Russian floating nuclear power station that is currently being built. It's like a power plant that floats on water!

Images for kids

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  The Lomonosov house in Marburg, Germany.

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  One of Lomonosov's biggest mosaics shows the Battle of Poltava.

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  A reconstruction of Lomonosov's spring-driven coaxial rotor machine.

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  Catherine II of Russia visits Mikhail Lomonosov in 1764. This painting is from 1884 by Ivan Feodorov.

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  Diagrams from Mikhail Lomonosov's book about Venus passing in front of the Sun in 1761.

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  Mikhail Lomonosov's grave in Lazarevskoe Cemetery, Alexander Nevsky Lavra, Saint Petersburg.

See also

In Spanish: Mijaíl Lomonósov para niños