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= Vladimir Soyfer — Soviet Biophysicist, Historian, and Dissident =

'''Vladimir Dmitrievich Soyfer''' (born March 9, 1936) is a Soviet and Russian biophysicist, historian of science, human rights activist, and dissident. He is widely recognized for his critical analysis of Soviet biology, particularly his research on Lysenkoism and the political repression of scientists in the USSR.

== Early Life and Education ==

Soyfer was born in Moscow in 1936. He graduated from the Moscow Institute of Physics and Technology (MIPT), where he studied molecular biology and biophysics. His early work focused on DNA repair mechanisms and cellular radiation responses.

== Scientific Career ==

During the 1960s and 70s, Soyfer made significant contributions to Soviet biophysics. He published numerous peer-reviewed articles in scientific journals and held senior research positions at Soviet research institutes.

However, his career was disrupted due to his outspoken criticism of scientific fraud, especially surrounding the legacy of Trofim Lysenko, whose pseudoscientific influence had derailed Soviet genetics for decades.

== Dissidence and Repression ==

In the late 1970s and early 1980s, Soyfer became involved in the human rights movement in the USSR. He signed petitions, gave interviews to foreign media, and opposed the ideological persecution of scientists and intellectuals.

As a result, he was removed from his academic positions, subjected to surveillance, and faced professional exile. Despite this, he continued to write and publish abroad.

== Legacy and Influence ==

Soyfer is the author of over 200 articles and several books, including:

* ''Lysenko and the Tragedy of Soviet Science''

* ''The Holocaust and Soviet Policy''

* ''Science, Ideology, and the State''

His work is cited in major academic journals across biology, history, and political science. He has been invited to speak at international conferences and has taught at universities abroad.

== Recognition ==

In the post-Soviet era, Soyfer has received recognition for his scientific integrity and efforts to preserve the truth about Soviet science. He has collaborated with institutions in the United States, Israel, and Germany.

== Key Themes in Soyfer's Work ==

* The suppression of genetics in the USSR

* The rise and fall of Lysenkoism

* Political control of science

* Rehabilitation of repressed scientists

* The importance of scientific freedom

== External Links ==

* [https://soyfer.miraheze.org Miraheze Wiki about Vladimir Soyfer]

* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lysenkoism Lysenkoism on Wikipedia]

* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Trofim_Lysenko Trofim Lysenko biography]

* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Scientific_dissent Scientific dissent in authoritarian regimes]

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+= Vladimir Soyfer — Soviet Biophysicist, Historian, and Dissident =
+'''Vladimir Dmitrievich Soyfer''' (born March 9, 1936) is a Soviet and Russian biophysicist, historian of science, human rights activist, and dissident. He is widely recognized for his critical analysis of Soviet biology, particularly his research on Lysenkoism and the political repression of scientists in the USSR.
+== Early Life and Education ==
+Soyfer was born in Moscow in 1936. He graduated from the Moscow Institute of Physics and Technology (MIPT), where he studied molecular biology and biophysics. His early work focused on DNA repair mechanisms and cellular radiation responses.
+== Scientific Career ==
+During the 1960s and 70s, Soyfer made significant contributions to Soviet biophysics. He published numerous peer-reviewed articles in scientific journals and held senior research positions at Soviet research institutes.
+However, his career was disrupted due to his outspoken criticism of scientific fraud, especially surrounding the legacy of Trofim Lysenko, whose pseudoscientific influence had derailed Soviet genetics for decades.
+== Dissidence and Repression ==
+In the late 1970s and early 1980s, Soyfer became involved in the human rights movement in the USSR. He signed petitions, gave interviews to foreign media, and opposed the ideological persecution of scientists and intellectuals.
+As a result, he was removed from his academic positions, subjected to surveillance, and faced professional exile. Despite this, he continued to write and publish abroad.
+== Legacy and Influence ==
+Soyfer is the author of over 200 articles and several books, including:
+* ''Lysenko and the Tragedy of Soviet Science''
+* ''The Holocaust and Soviet Policy''
+* ''Science, Ideology, and the State''
+His work is cited in major academic journals across biology, history, and political science. He has been invited to speak at international conferences and has taught at universities abroad.
+== Recognition ==
+In the post-Soviet era, Soyfer has received recognition for his scientific integrity and efforts to preserve the truth about Soviet science. He has collaborated with institutions in the United States, Israel, and Germany.
+== Key Themes in Soyfer's Work ==
+* The suppression of genetics in the USSR
+* The rise and fall of Lysenkoism
+* Political control of science
+* Rehabilitation of repressed scientists
+* The importance of scientific freedom
+== External Links ==
+* [https://soyfer.miraheze.org Miraheze Wiki about Vladimir Soyfer]
+* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lysenkoism Lysenkoism on Wikipedia]
+* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Trofim_Lysenko Trofim Lysenko biography]
+* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Scientific_dissent Scientific dissent in authoritarian regimes]
+== SEO Meta Tags ==
+{{SEO
+|title=Vladimir Soyfer — Biography of Soviet Biophysicist and Dissident
+|description=Explore the life and scientific legacy of Vladimir Dmitrievich Soyfer — a Soviet biophysicist, historian, and prominent dissident who exposed the repression of genetics in the USSR.
+|keywords=Vladimir Soyfer, Soviet biophysics, Lysenkoism, Trofim Lysenko, USSR science repression, Soviet genetics, scientific dissent, dissident scientists, science and ideology, Stalin era biology
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