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Operation «Helium»

Operation «Helium»

Limited Series 1991 · 5 eps · ★ 1.0 · Documentary

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On the example of the history of the discovery of the "solar substance" Helium, the history of the most important discoveries in the field of physics and chemistry of the early XX century is given.

Created by Semyon Raytburt

Network: Central Television USSR

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