Soviet geodesists were professionals involved in the science of geodesy in the Soviet Union, which is the study of the Earth's shape, orientation in space, gravitational field, and related time-keeping. This field combines elements of mathematics, physics, engineering, and geography to accurately measure and understand the Earth's physical properties. Geodesy played a significant role in various applications, including navigation, map-making, construction, and satellite positioning.
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