In the world of physics, there are many notable names that have helped shaped theories and question discoveries all in the quest to better understand the world and the universe. One man that deserves attention is Russian cosmologist and theoretical physicist George Gamow.

Alexander de Seversky – Russian and American inventor, aircraft designer. During WWI Seversky was one of the most well-known and highly decorated Russian fighter pilots.

Vladimir Yurkevich was an outstanding Russian naval engineer, one of the principal designers of the famous ocean liner SS Normandie (1931), largest and the most powerful transatlantic passenger vessel in the world.

Jacob David Tamarkin, an outstanding Russian-American mathematician, best known for his work in mathematical analysis.

Selman Abraham Waksman, an outstanding American microbiologist, was born in the Russian Empire (current territory of Ukraine) and graduated from the 5th Gymnasium in Odessa. In 1910 Waksman emigrated to the United States, where he continued education.

Otto Struve (Отто Людвигович Струве), a Russian-American astronomer, one of the greatest astrophysicists of the 20-th century, was born in Russian Empire. He belonged to a famous Struve dynasty of scientists.

Ivan Ostromislensky (Иван Иванович Остромысленский) — Russian and American chemist, one of the pioneers in manufacturing of the synthetic rubber.

Timoshenko made major contributions to applied mechanics. His research interests included applied elasticity, theory of elasticity and structures, vibration in engineering, and strength of materials.