Nikolay Vavilov

Nikolay Vavilov

Limited Series 1991 · 6 eps · ★ 8.3 · Drama

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Biopic devoted to the history of the life of Soviet biologist, academician Nikolai Vavilov. His scientific and personal confrontation with Trofim Lysenko, the subsequent arrest and death of the scientist in prison.

Directed by Aleksandr Proshkin · Written by Serhiy Dyachenko

Network: Central Television USSR

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