The tragedy of mathematics in Russia

S. S. Kutateladze

Sibirskie èlektronnye matematičeskie izvestiâ, Tome 9 (2012), pp. А.85-А.100.

Résumé

This is a brief overview of the role of mathematicians in the so-called “Luzin Case” as well as some analysis of the mathematical and humanitarian roots of the affair.

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