ROSTISLAV ALEXEYEV

BIRTH AND DEATH

Birth: 12/18/1916     Death: 2/9/1980

OCCUPATION

scientist

BIOGRAPHY SUMMARY

Rostislav Evgenievich Alexeyev was a Russian Soviet Director and Chief of Design known for his pioneering work on hydrofoil ships and ground-effect vehicles. Alexeyev was an accomplished designer of hydrofoil ships, such as the Raketa, and became a prominent developer of ground-effect vehicles, particularly the Caspian Sea Monster and the A-90 Orlyonok.

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WHY THEY MATTER

Rostislav Alexeyev was intellectually unique for his groundbreaking work in designing hydrofoil ships and ground-effect vehicles. His innovative designs, such as the Raketa and the Caspian Sea Monster, revolutionized maritime transportation by significantly increasing speed and efficiency over water. Alexeyev's contributions to the field of hydrofoil technology and ground-effect vehicles established him as a prominent figure in Soviet engineering and design.

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