People of Kharkiv in tales and stories

People

Kharkiv locals and those who studied or worked here — from Mechnikov and Karazin to Landau and Tsypin.

1845–1916 · Biologist, Nobel laureate

Studied at a Kharkiv gymnasium and Kharkiv University; one of three Nobel laureates tied to the city. · 7

1901–1985 · Economist, Nobel laureate

Born in Kharkiv, law graduate of Kharkiv University; Nobel Prize in Economics (1971). · 2

1908–1968 · Theoretical physicist, Nobel laureate

Worked in Kharkiv at UPTI; Nobel Prize in Physics (1962). Hero of city anecdotes. · 2

1722–1794 · Philosopher, teacher at Kharkiv Collegium

Taught at the Kharkiv Collegium; Sloboda Ukraine philosopher bound to the city. · 5

1773–1842 · Enlightener, university founder

Initiator of Kharkiv University; the main university bears his name. · 6

1778–1843 · Writer, playwright

Kharkiv classic of Ukrainian literature; author of “Matchmaking at Honcharivka”. · 13

1790–1865 · Poet, rector of Kharkiv University

Author of “Pan and the Dog”, professor and rector of Kharkiv University. · 6

1841–1920 · Educator

Founder of the Kharkiv women’s Sunday school; worked in the city. · 5

р. 1936 · Writer, journalist

Kharkiv native; the book includes jokes and the line “Korotych, give them a thrush!” · 2

1897–1981 · Economist, professor

Kharkiv professor; aphorism about politicians and a letter to the Central Committee on planning reform. · 1

автор книги · Satirist, author of the collection

Kharkiv satirist; author of “Kharkiv in Tales and Anecdotes” — this site remembers him. · 2