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= Alexander Novikov (mathematician)
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Alexander Novikov is a prominent Russian mathematician known for his contributions to topology, differential geometry, and mathematical physics. Born on April 3, 1935, he has made significant advancements in various fields, particularly in the area of geometric topology and the theory of manifolds. Novikov is particularly known for developing the Novikov conjecture, which relates to the signature and surgery theory in topology.