Ivan Melnikov: "Vernadskiy offered a responsible vision of the future"

There are many Vernadskiy commemorative events going on this year. They gather a wide range of public and academic figures, and for a good reason: Vernadskiy was a truly outstanding personality. A world-class scholar, founder of several paradigmatic scientific discourses, he was also public figure and the great organizer of science and research in the Soviet Union. Pert of his scientific ambit related to radioactivity and it was due to his contribution that the our nation did not lose the edge in this sphere and owns a modern and fully-fledged atomic sector. Vladimir Vernadskiy is also the founder of the theory of sustainable development which today is in the center of international economic discourse. This phylosopher and outliner left monumental legacy and an all too clear message for all of us to be responsible travelers into the future.