An article investigating the life and work of Dmitri Mendeleev.

A short biography of Dmitri Kabalevsky (1904-1987 CE). Click to the past radio shows to hear his music and learn more about this famous composer.

This biography on scientist Dmitri Mendeleev details his childhood, gives information on his scientific studies, and discusses his formal presentation made to the Russian Chemical Society in which he detailed his findings on elements.

A brief profile of Russian President, Dmitry Medvedev, one of the G20 leaders at the 2010 Summit in Toronto.

This overview of the life and accomplishments of chemist Dmitri Mendeleev discusses his upbringing and education. It also provides details on his creating the Periodic Table and his presentation to the Russian Chemical Society.

Classics For Kids provides a short biography of Modern composer Dmitri Shostakovich, born on September 25, 1906.

Classics For Kids provides a short biography of Modern composer Dmitri Kabalevsky, born on December 30, 1904. This site also includes an opportunity to listen to a song composed by Kabalevsky.

Overview of Mendeleyev's life and how his peers were at first skeptical when he formulated his periodic table.

A brief outline of Mendeleev's life from PBS. Not much information, but does hit upon the highlights of his life.

Explains how Dmitri Mendeleev created the periodic table of elements, how it was organized, the changes made by Henry Moseley in 1931, some characteristics of element groups, and what the atomic mass, number, and abbreviation each...

Dimitri Shostakovich's (1906-1975 CE) first job was playing piano at a movie house when he was still quite young. He lost the job because he would laugh so hard at the funny parts of the movie that he would quit playing. Read more about...

A history and description of the modern periodic table, including its early origins, many contributors and later additions.

Provides information on the development of the periodic table under the following sections: In the Beginning, Law of Triads, First Attempts At Designing a Periodic Table, Law of Octaves, Who Is the Father of the Periodic Table?,...

At this resource listen to a selection of audio clips that feature the works of a full range of composers and a full orchestra of instruments. Scroll down an alphabetical list to find the composer or instrument you want, then choose the...

This article discusses the easing of trade restrictions between Cuba and Russia. (November 10, 2008)

A very good history that covers the discovery of viruses and their basic characteristics. Includes short biographical information on some of the scientists who contributed to the study.