Vladimir Zotikov

Vladimir Evgenievich Zotikov was a prominent Russian and Soviet scientist and textile engineer best known for having developed the theory of cotton-spinning. He devoted his life to the study and improvement of mechanical technology of fibrous materials.

Life and work

Born in Yalta, Crimea, his parents were Evgeny Zotikov, a mechanical engineer, and Elizaveta Zotikova née Savitskaya. He was educated first at home, then studied at Moscow private Realschule and Imperial Moscow Technical School.

Honors

Honored Worker of Science and Technology of RSFSR.