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Sergey Mergelyan: The mathematician behind a landmark theorem
Brilliant figures such as Sergey Nikitovich Mergelyan (1928-2008) defined the 20th century as an era for extraordinary mathematical discovery. Mergelyan was best known for his contributions to approximation theory, especially Mergelyan’s theorem, and became the youngest person in the Soviet Union to earn a doctorate of science in mathematics.
Beyond pure theory, he played a pivotal role in founding the Armenian school of computer science and in developing the first Soviet semiconductor-ba
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It was thoughtful of you to present Sergey Mergelyan, “the youngest person in the Soviet Union to earn a doctorate of science in mathematics.” Being the youngest among 15 nations that made up Soviet Union of his time, must have brought much honor and recognition to the smallest republic, Armenia. I wish you well in your study of mathematics and economics.