Vladimir Drinfeld is a prominent Russian mathematician known for his contributions to several areas of mathematics, particularly in algebra, number theory, and representation theory. Born on February 17, 1954, Drinfeld is most notably recognized for his work on the theory of quantum groups and his role in the development of the Langlands program, a set of conjectures connecting number theory and representation theory. Drinfeld's early work included significant advancements in the theory of modular forms and motives.
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