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In Kronstadt Popov conducts research in electricity and builds original installations to repeat Heinrich Hertz s experiments. In 1889 the scientist expresses the opinion that electromagnetic waves might be employed for the transmission of signals. Popov gained renown in scientific circles, and in 1883 he visits the Chicago World Fair as a member of the Russian delegation. Photo shows: A. Popov (extreme right) in Chicago with other members of the Russian delegation to the fair. Next to Popov and is M.O. Dolivo - Dobrovolsky, the well-known Russian electrical engineer. 1893 Supplied By: SCRSS - Society for Co-operation in Russian & Soviet Studies, Chicago Illinois United States

In Kronstadt Popov conducts research in electricity and builds original installations to repeat Heinrich Hertz s experiments. In 1889 the scientist expresses the opinion that electromagnetic waves might be employed for the transmission of signals. Popov gained renown in scientific circles, and in 1883 he visits the Chicago World Fair as a member of the Russian delegation. Photo shows: A. Popov (extreme right) in Chicago with other members of the Russian delegation to the fair. Next to Popov and is M.O. Dolivo - Dobrovolsky, the well-known Russian electrical engineer. 1893 Supplied By: SCRSS - Society for Co-operation in Russian & Soviet Studies, Chicago Illinois United States

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In Kronstadt Popov conducts research in electricity and builds original installations to repeat Heinrich Hertz s experiments. In 1889 the scientist expresses the opinion that electromagnetic waves might be employed for the transmission of signals. Popov gained renown in scientific circles, and in 1883 he visits the Chicago World Fair as a member of the Russian delegation. Photo shows: A. Popov (extreme right) in Chicago with other members of the Russian delegation to the fair. Next to Popov and is M.O. Dolivo - Dobrovolsky, the well-known Russian electrical engineer. 1893 Supplied By: SCRSS - Society for Co-operation in Russian & Soviet Studies, Chicago Illinois United States

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