In the 20th century, many mathematicians in Russia made great contributions to the field of mathematics. This invaluable book, which presents the main achievements of Russian mathematicians in that century, is the first most comprehensive book on Russian mathematicians. It has been produced as a gesture of respect and appreciation for those mathematicians and it will serve as a good reference and an inspiration for future mathematicians. It presents differences in mathematical styles and focuses on Soviet mathematicians who often discussed "what to do" rather than "how to do it." Thus, the...

This invaluable book features bibliographies, important papers, and speeches (for example at international congresses) of Wolf Prize winners, such as David Mumford, Sergei P Novikov, Mikio Sato, Atle Selberg, Saharon Shelah, Stephen Smale, John T Tate and John G Thompson. This is the first time that documents on Wolf Prize winners have been published together. Since the work of the Wolf laureates covers a wide spectrum, much of the mathematics of the twentieth century comes to life in this book.