Lev Rukhin

Lev Rukhin was a Soviet geologist. Doctor of Geological and Mineralogical Sciences, professor of Saint Petersburg State University since 1945. A member of the Communist Party of the Soviet Union from 1941.

Biography

He was born in Moscow. He graduated from Leningrad State University.
Major works are devoted to the lithology and paleogeography. He was one of the first to use statistical methods in studying sedimentary rocks.
He was awarded the "Badge of Honor" and medals.

Works

Основы общей палеогеографии, Л., 1959.