Event commemorating Dmitry Blokhintsev
Culture
The JINR Universal Public Library invites visitors to an event commemorating Dmitry Ivanovich Blokhintsev, an outstanding physicist and organizer of scientific activities, the first director of the Joint Institute for Nuclear Research, after whom the library is named.
The special guest, Igor Dmitrievich Blokhintsev, will share interesting facts from his father’s archive and speak about the traditions related to celebrating the scientist’s birthdays among his family and friends. The audience will be invited to participate in transcribing a 1959 travelogue written by Dmitry Blokhintsev during his trip to China.
Organizers of the event: JINR Public Library, JINR Museum of the History of Science and Technology, JINR Historical Archives.
Date and Time: 16 January 2026, at 6:30 PM. The admission is free.
Venue: JINR Universal Public Library (13/7 Blokhintsev St).
