Lysenko
Americannoun
noun
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The current administration’s policies mirror historical examples of ideological interference in science, particularly drawing parallels to Lysenko’s destructive reign over Soviet science.
From Los Angeles Times
He thought of the program he had planned back in December: the Taras Bulba Overture by Mykola Lysenko, a concerto by Edvard Grieg and César Franck’s Symphony in D Minor.
From Los Angeles Times
The best example may be the reign of Trofim Lysenko, who gained power over the entire scientific establishment of Soviet Russia beginning with Stalin’s regime and continuing under Nikita Khrushchev.
From Los Angeles Times
“This is very bad,” Lysenko said about the neutral flag for Russians and Belarusians.
From Seattle Times
Oleksandr Lysenko, mayor of the city of Sumy in northeastern Ukraine, said that three people were killed and 21 others were injured in a Russian drone strike Monday that damaged two apartment buildings.
From Washington Times
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