Anatoly Krupitsa by Anatoly Vasiliev
Director of the Institute (1938-1952) 1894 Born in Kronstadt, Russia. 1938 Founded Institute as place for scientific research and development, put in place as director by Soviet authorities. 1948 Received order from authorities to begin work on atomic project. 1952 Forced to step down as head of the Institute. Awards, honours and expertise Full Member of Academy of Science of the USSR
