Read the text and say what Andrei Sakharov is famous for.
Andrei Sakharov was born in 21 May, 1921 in Moscow. After graduating from Moscow State University in 1942 he started his work in physics. By the age of 32 he was one of the world’s most famous scientists who lived in Russia.
In 1953 A. Sakharov became the youngest academician in Russia. Unlike many scientists A. Sakharov realised advantages and disadvantages of technical progress in modern world. And at the end of the 50s he decided to devote himself to fighting against future atomic wars. He was also one of those who founded the Moscow Committee on Human Rights.
He won the Nobel Peace Prize in 1975.
In December 1987 Sakharov participated in the International Conference against atomic wars. The Conference took place in Moscow.
A. Sakharov started his official career as a member of Russian Parliament in 1987.
A. Sakharov is the author of several books on progress and freedom all over the world.
He died on the 14 of December, 1989.
Now, many years after A. Sakharov’s death people still remember him and share his ideas.
