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Lodygin Alexander Nikolaevich
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Lodygin A.N., (1847-1923), electrical engineer and physicist
LODYGIN Alexander Nikolaevich (1847-1923), electrical engineer. Graduated from Moscow Infantry School in 1867, was soon disappointed with military life, and moved to St. Petersburg. Here he audited classes at the University of St. Petersburg
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Street Lighting (in the city)
STREET LIGHTING. In 1718 Tsar Peter the Great issued a decree on "lighting St. Petersburg city streets". In 1720 the first oil lanterns were installed on the streets (architect J.B. Le Blond); they were lighted from August through April
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