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= Nikolay Semyonov
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Nikolay Semyonov (1896-1986) was a prominent Soviet chemist known for his significant contributions to the field of physical chemistry and chemical kinetics. He was awarded the Nobel Prize in Chemistry in 1956 for his work on the mechanisms of chemical reactions, particularly for his investigations into chain reactions. Semyonov's research laid the groundwork for understanding processes such as combustion and polymerization.