On December 22, in memory of him, the Enlightener Prize (Prosvetitel Prize in Rissian) will be awarded, which Dr. Zimin founded in 2008 and greatly appreciated. The best popular science books written in Russian, the best translated popular science books and the best book about the current social and political process in Russia will be awarded.

Details and broadcast of the award ceremony here

Biography of Dmitry Borisovich Zimin here

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