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= Kurchatov Institute
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The Kurchatov Institute, officially known as the National Research Center Kurchatov Institute, is a prominent scientific research institution located in Moscow, Russia. Founded in 1943 by Igor Kurchatov, a key figure in the Soviet atomic program, the institute initially focused on nuclear physics and engineering. It played a crucial role in the development of nuclear energy and weapons in the Soviet Union.