Yulii Borisovich Khariton Scientist

Yulii Borisovich Khariton (Russian: Ю́лий Бори́сович Харито́н, February 27, 1904 – December 18, 1996) was a Soviet physicist working in the field of nuclear power. He was the chief designer of the Soviet atomic bomb, and worked in the Soviet nuclear program for many years.

Personal facts

Birth date	February 27, 1904
Birth place	Saint Petersburg
Nationality	Russians
Citizenship	Russia Soviet Union
Date of death	December 18, 1996
Education	Soviet Union Saint Petersburg State Polytechnical University University of Cambridge
Known for	Soviet atomic bomb project