Lomonosov was driven by a deep desire to dedicate his hard-earned knowledge to his country and its people. In 1748, he built the first Russian chemical laboratory - a project he had long envisioned.

Lomonosov also flourished in the realm of literature. He believed that "Russian poetry must be written in accordance with the natural qualities of our language." Under his advocacy, a new system of ...

Russia ramps up offensives on 2 fronts in Ukraine as both sides seek an advantage before the fall Analysts and military commanders say Moscow aims to maximize its territorial gains before ...