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  Mikhailo Vasilevich Lomonosov   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
Near the village of Kholmogory, Lomonosov is born, 8 November, into a family of "pomory"-a term referring to coast-dwelling peasants in the White Sea region.
Claiming to be the son of a priest, Lomonosov enrolls in the Slavo-Greco-Latin Academy on January 15.
With 12 of his classmates, Lomonosov is chosen to continue his education at the Imperial Academy of Science in Saint Petersburg.
max.mmlc.northwestern.edu /~mdenner/Demo/poetpage/lomonosov.htm   (652 words)

  
 History of geology--Lomonosov
Lomonosov was well regarded by contemporary European scientists; he was elected honorary member of the Swedish (1760) and Bologna (1764) academies of science.
Lomonosov desired an education, however, and posed as the son of a nobleman to gain admission to the Latin Academy in Moscow.
Lomonosov is memorialized in many place names--Arctic submarine ridge, Atlantic current, etc. The Russian Academy of Sciences awards Lomonosov honorary medals in scientific achievement--one to a Russian and one to a foreign scientist.
academic.emporia.edu /aberjame/histgeol/lomonos/lomonos.htm   (936 words)

  
 Mikhail Lomonosov - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Lomonosov was born in the village of Denisovka (the name of which was afterwards changed to Lomonosovo in honor of the poet), situated on an island not far from Kholmogory, in the Far North of Russia.
In 1764 Lomonosov was appointed to the position of a secretary of state.
Lomonosov was the first person to record the freezing of mercury, and to hypothesize the existence of an atmosphere on Venus based on his observation of the transit of Venus of 1761 in a small observatory near his house in Petersburg.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Lomonosov   (1015 words)

  
 Lomonosov
Lomonosov is located 20 miles west of Saint Petersburg on the Gulf of Finland.
The emergence and development of Lomonosov (formerly Oranienbaum) is linked to the construction of a palace and park complex there in 1710 for grand duke Alexander Menshikov (a close associate of Peter the Great) the first Governor General of St. Petersburg.
In the middle of the eighteenth century, not far from Lomonosov, a factory of artistic colored glass wares was founded by the outstanding Russian scientist M. Lomonosov.
www.framingham.com /org/flame/lomonosv.htm   (239 words)

  
 Mikhail Lomonosov Memorial   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
Lomonosov was born November 19, 1711, in Denisovka (now Lomonosov), near Arkhangel'sk, and educated at the University of the Imperial Academy of Sciences, in Saint Petersburg.
Lomonosov was the first person to record the freezing of mercury, and to observe the atmosphere of Venus during a solar transit.
Lomonosov "Aerodynamic": Lomonosov invented a prototype of helycopter in 1754!
sangha.net /messengers/Lomonosov.htm   (643 words)

  
 The Lomonosov Factory   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
At the moment the Lomonosov Factory produces a varied assortment of porcelain ware, tea and coffee services of different shapes and decor, goblets, cups and saucers and all kinds of souvenirs.
The Lomonosov Factory is a permanent participant of international exhibitions and fairs.
Participation of the Lomonosov Factory in the International Leipzig Fair in 1948 was honored with a gold medal.
www.porcelaindollsandmore.com /site/985476/page/671011   (476 words)

  
 Mikhail Lomonosov
Lomonosov accordingly commenced the study of metallurgy at Marburg; he also began to write poetry, imitating German authors, among whom he is said to have especially admired Günther.
During his residence in Germany Lomonosov married a native of the country, and found it difficult to maintain his increasing family on the scanty allowance granted to him by the St. Petersburg Academy, which, moreover, was irregularly sent.
The most valuable of the works of Lomonosov are those relating to physical science, and he wrote upon many branches of it.
www.nndb.com /people/437/000042311   (371 words)

  
 Lomonosov - Oranienbaum
Up to 1948 the town of Lomonosov was called Oranienbaum, and it is with this name many interesting pages of Saint Petersburg history are connected.
In fact, the outstanding Russian scientist Mikhail Lomonosov the town was named in honor of didn't have lot in common with Oranienbaum except for the fact that not far from the town he established a factory where colored glass and mosaic smalts were produced.
Nowadays Oranienbaum is a state museum-preserve and, in spite of the fact that the restoration works are still on, the palace and park are an attractive sight for the citizens and guests of Saint Petersburg.
www.saint-petersburg-hotels.com /oranienbaum-lomonosov.htm   (461 words)

  
 Lomonosov, Mikhail Vasilyevich - HighBeam Encyclopedia   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
LOMONOSOV, MIKHAIL VASILYEVICH [Lomonosov, Mikhail Vasilyevich], 1711-65, Russian scientist, scholar, and writer, an outstanding figure in 18th-century Russia.
Lomonosov was the son of a prosperous fisherman.
To promote education, Lomonosov wrote a history of Russia (1766) and a Russian grammar (1755).
www.encyclopedia.com /doc/1E1-lomonosom1v1.html   (144 words)

  
 Russian-Classics > Lomonosov porcelain
St.Petersburg's first porcelain factory, founded in 1744 by decree of the Russian Queen Yelizaveta, daughter of Peter 1, Lomonosov Porcelain was "to serve the cause of national industry and art." The factory's ties to the Russian Royal Family implied very high requirements for porcelain, positioning it as an important art form.
The magnificence of those plates, vases and tabletops was a perfect match for the splendor of St. Petersburg's palaces built by world-famous architects.
Lomonosov Porcelain was the first porcelain manufacturer in Russia to develop and commercially implement the alabaster porcelain technology.
www.russian-classics.com /lp/lfz.shtml   (363 words)

  
 Wildcat Figurine by Lomonosov Porcelain
This is one of Lomonosov Porcelain's most ornately painted cats, showing a tranquil, but also non-domesticated cat, with a beautiful coat and big bushy tail.
The Lomonosov Porcelain factory was founded in 1744 and produced works for the tsar.
In 1925, the factory was renamed for the acclaimed 18th century scholar Mikhail Lomonosov, founder of Moscow State University.
www.tableandhome.com /prodheebf   (137 words)

  
 Mikhail Vasil'evich Lomonosov Biography | Dictionary of Literary Biography
Mikhail Vasil'evich Lomonosov was a figure of great prominence among mid-eighteenth-century Russian writers and holds the reputation as one of the greatest Russian poets of his century.
Lomonosov did not consider poetry his main occupation, viewing himself primarily as a scientist.
Lomonosov contributed to the development of Russian science first of all as an indefatigable organizer and an enthusiast.....
www.bookrags.com /biography/mikhail-vasilevich-lomonosov-dlb   (199 words)

  
 Lomonosov, Russia - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Lomonosov (Russian: Ломоно́сов; before 1948: Oranienbaum, Ораниенба́ум) is a town under the jurisdiction of St. Petersburg, Russia, situated on the southern coast of the Gulf of Finland, 40 km west of St. Petersburg itself.
In 1754, Lomonosov founded a colored-glass factory near Oranienbaum, in the village of Ust-Ruditsa.
Lomonosov can be reached by suburban train from St. Petersburg's Baltic Terminal to Oranienbaum Station.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Lomonosov,_Russia   (221 words)

  
 Lomonosov Mikhail Vasilevich 1711 1765 Literary manuscripts (in "Lomonossovania"), 1756. AIP International Catalog of ...   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
Lomonosov Mikhail Vasilevich 1711 1765 Literary manuscripts (in "Lomonossovania"), 1756.
Lomonosov, Mikhail Vasilʹevich, 1711-1765 -- Knowledge -- Philology.
There is a note by A. Bogdanov: "From print in 1756, December 3d"; and 2) Manuscript of the end of 2nd and of the whole 3d part of Lomonosov's tragedy "Tamira and Selim." With Lomonosov's own corrections.
www.aip.org /history/catalog/icos/2839.html   (302 words)

  
 Morphology and structure of the Lomonosov Ridge, Arctic Ocean
The Lomonosov Ridge is a band of continental crust that stretches across the Arctic Ocean and separates the Mesozoic Amerasian Basin from the Cenozoic Eurasian Basin.
The outer ridge marks an abrupt boundary between the Lomonosov Ridge complex and the apparently oceanic crust of the Makarov Basin.
The observed structure on the Amerasian Basin side of the Lomonosov Ridge is analogous to that observed at well-studied shear margins and supports rotational models for the development of the Amerasian Basin.
www.agu.org /pubs/crossref/2006/2005GC001114.shtml   (466 words)

  
 Global Volcanism Program | Lomonosov Group | Summary   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
The Lomonosov volcano group, south of Tatarinov volcano on southern Paramushir Island, consists of four cinder cones and a lava dome of Holocene age that were constructed along a N-S line.
The 1681-m high point of the complex is Lomonosov proper, a lava dome located near the southern end of the volcano group.
It fed a 7-km-long lava flow extending westward nearly to the shore of the Sea of Okhotsk.
www.volcano.si.edu /world/volcano.cfm?vnum=0900-351   (172 words)

  
 Lomonosov - Russia and Astronomy   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
Although star maps have improved considerably during the 20th Century, the inherent limitations of surface-based observations can be overcome from a high altitude space platform.
The program's objectives include observations of all stars of 10th magnitude and brighter (~400,000), of selected stars between 10th and 13th magnitude (~8,000), of 30 of the brightest sources of extra-galactic radiation, and of 40 natural bodies of the solar system (major and minor planets).
Based loosely on the Venera-class spacecraft but with improvements developed for the new Spektr-class satellites, Lomonosov is envisioned as a 5.8 metric ton, 9 m tall vehicle witha 1,000 kg scientific payload.
www.fas.org /spp/guide/russia/science/astronomy/lomonosov.htm   (369 words)

  
 Lomonosov Porcelain Tea Sets from St. Petersburg, Russia
Through his commissioned works for luxurious porcelain gifts for European nobility, the name Lomonosov was established throughout Europe at the dawning of porcelain production on the Continent.
Today fine porcelain figurines and bone china created by Lomonosov are enjoyed by porcelain admirers and collectors throughout the world.
We are pleased to have the privilege of making Lomonosov porcelain available to you in the U.S.A. Click on pictures for larger view, descriptions and prices.
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 Kitchen Products - By LOMONOSOV - Compare Prices, Reviews and Buy at NexTag - Price - Review   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
This Lomonosov Bluebells porcelain tea set for six includes cups, saucers, dessert plates, and a tea pot.
Treat tea time as a special event by serving friends and family with this Lomonosov Cobalt Net 22-piece bone china tea set.
Serve up some charm with your afternoon tea with the Lubok pattern tea cup set from the Lomonosov porcelain factory in artisans paint these porcelain dishes by hand and compl...
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 Lomonosov News
Local news for Lomonosov continually updated from thousands of sources on the web.
The rectors are discussing progress in the implementation of one of...
Russia's main institution of higher learning - the Lomonosov State University - is hosting the 8th congress of the Russian union of college and university rectors.
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 Lomonosov Porcelain
Later still it was renamed Lomonosov in honour of the founder of the Russian Academy of Science.
Sometimes the Lomonosov bears look friendly, but others are fierce, with sharp teeth.
The Lomonosov Porcelain company is still active, but many collectors prefer the earlier pieces, even though the new models are often identical.
www.worldcollectorsnet.com /lomonosov   (420 words)

  
 Lomonosov USA TEA SETS   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
Made of white porcelain and cobalt, each piece includes the Lomonosov logo on the back.
Made in Russia by the Lomonosov (Imperial) porcelain factory, these 21 pieces feature a detailed cobalt blue and white floral design.
Made in Russia by the Lomonosov (Imperial) porcelain factory, these 21 pieces feature a detailed cobalt blue and floral design.
www.lomonosovusa.com /Categories.bok?category=TEA+SETS   (308 words)

  
 ANACORTES SISTER CITIES
Together they formulated, through Sister Cities International of Washington D.C., a relationship with Lomonosov, a coastal town near St. Petersburg.
That relationship was formalized when Mayor Doyle Geer and Doug Everhart, then president of ASCA, accompanied by a group of thirty-two Anacortes representatives traveled to Lomonosov.
There they presented a letter of agreement to Alexander Rybin, chairman of the Lomonosov City Council and Edward Rjaobov head of administration.
www.anacortessistercities.com   (578 words)

  
 Russian Language Course - Study Russian abroad - Learn Russian in Moscow
We are delighted to invite you to the famous Lomonosov Moscow State University (MGU).
We would like to invite you to learn the Russian language at the famous Lomonosov Moscow State University (MGU).
Lomonosov University is the biggest and oldest University of Russia, founded in 1755 by the poet and scientist Mikhail Lomonosov.
studyrussian.com /MGU/intro/intro_eng.html   (2460 words)

  
 07/25/06: Lomonosov - a Large Crater Filled by Lava.
Crater Lomonosov is a nice example for a large crater (92 kilometres in diameter) which was filled by lava after the impact, thus exhibiting a flat floor.
The terraced walls indicate 'slumping', that is sliding of the rocks downwards due to gravity after the end of the impact.
The small craters inside Lomonosov are the result of impacts into this lava floor which happened after the formation of Lomonosov.
www.space.gs /25-july-2006-esa-1.html   (5190 words)

  
 Lomonosov Porcelains
From the opulent era of Russian Czars came the first art treasures of Lomonosov porcelain.
Lomonosov factory was established in St. Petersburg in 1744 and marked the beginning of porcelain production in Russia.
Today fine porcelain figurines and bone china created by Lomonosov are enjoyed by porcelain admirers
www.celebrationsca.com /GGFC_LomonosovPorcelain.htm   (136 words)

  
 The Lomonosov Bridge in St. Petersburg, Russia
Lomonosov Bridge was originally part of a massive seven-bridge construction project on the Fontanka River in the eighteenth century.
The bridge also has metal railings installed between granite posts that blend in with the granite of the Fontanka River embankment.
In 1912, the aging bridge underwent major reconstruction, led by the architect I. Fomin and the engineer A. Pshenitsky.
www.saint-petersburg.com /bridges/lomonosov-bridge.asp   (232 words)

  
 Lomonosov China - Find, Compare, and Buy at Shopping.com
Lomonosov Bone China Cobalt Net 22-piece Tea Set
Lomonosov Porcelain Cobalt Net Bone China Sugar Bowl with Cover
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 Lomonosov Russia - Factory Direct to you from Russia
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Peter I's idea to establish his own porcelain production was brought to life two decades later by his daughter, who was then Empress Elizabeth (1741-1761).
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