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'''Barys Kit''' (also: '''Boris Kit''', [[Belarusian language|Belarusian]]: ''Бары́с Кіт'', [[Russian language|Russian]]: ''Бори́с Кит'' |
'''Barys Kit''' (also: '''Boris Kit''', [[Belarusian language|Belarusian]]: ''Бары́с Кіт'', [[Russian language|Russian]]: ''Бори́с Кит'' [[April 6]], [[1910]]; [[Julian calendar|old calendar]]: [[March 24]] — present) is a [[Belarusian]] [[mathematician]], [[physicist]], [[chemist]] and [[philosopher]]. |
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==Biography== |
==Biography== |
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Barys Kit was born on April 6, 1910 in [[Saint Petersburg]], [[Russian Empire]], in the family of an employee at the [[Post]] and [[Telegraph]] Department, a [[Belarusian]] in origin. In 1918, Kit’s family moved to [[Belarus]], to their native village of Aharodniki (now it merged with the town of [[Karelichy]], [[Hrodna Voblast]]). |
Barys Kit was born on April 6, 1910 in [[Saint Petersburg]], [[Russian Empire]], in the family of an employee at the [[Post]] and [[Telegraph]] Department, a [[Belarusian]] in origin. In 1918, Kit’s family moved to [[Belarus]], to their native village of Aharodniki (now it merged with the town of [[Karelichy]], [[Hrodna Voblast]]). |
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After graduation from [[Navahrudak]] [[Belarusian]] Lyceum in 1928 Barys Kit entered the [[Physics]] and [[mathematics]] Faculty of [[Vilnius University]]. After graduation in 1933 he worked as a teacher at [[Vilnius]] [[Belarusian]] Lyceum. In 1939, he was appointed its Principal. After the [[Vilnius Region]] had been annexed to [[Lithuania]] in 1939, Kit returned to his native region. He was the Principal of [[Navahrudak]] [[Belarusian]] High School there and later a superintendent of a large school system district. Hundreds of elementary schools and several dozen high schools were opened in the region within a year due to Kit's direct participation <ref>[http://archives.gov.by/eng/index.php?id=176245 Barys Kit Biography] Archives of Belarus</ref>. |
After graduation from [[Navahrudak]] [[Belarusian]] Lyceum in 1928 Barys Kit entered the [[Physics]] and [[mathematics]] Faculty of [[Vilnius University]]. After graduation in 1933 he worked as a teacher at [[Vilnius]] [[Belarusian]] Lyceum. In 1939, he was appointed its Principal. After the [[Vilnius Region]] had been annexed to [[Lithuania]] in 1939, Kit returned to his native region. He was the Principal of [[Navahrudak]] [[Belarusian]] High School there and later a superintendent of a large school system district. Hundreds of elementary schools and several dozen high schools were opened in the region within a year due to Kit's direct participation <ref>[http://archives.gov.by/eng/index.php?id=176245 Barys Kit Biography] Archives of Belarus</ref>. |
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During the [[Nazi]] Occupation of [[Belarus]] (1941 - 1944) Kit worked as a teacher in the village of Lebedzeva near [[Maladzyechna]] and later as a director of the [[Pastavy]] Teachers College. He was suspected of having [[Partisan]] connections and was arrested by the [[German]] [[Sicherheitsdienst|SD]] punitive bodies. He spent a month in prison and was saved from execution by his former pupils. |
During the [[Nazi]] Occupation of [[Belarus]] (1941 - 1944) Kit worked as a teacher in the village of Lebedzeva near [[Maladzyechna]] and later as a director of the [[Pastavy]] Teachers College. He was suspected of having [[Partisan]] connections and was arrested by the [[German]] [[Sicherheitsdienst|SD]] punitive bodies. He spent a month in prison and was saved from execution by his former pupils. |
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In 1944, Barys Kit together with his family moved to [[Germany]], first to Offenbach-Lindau in [[Bavaria]], then to [[Munich]]. In 1948 Barys Kit emigrated to the [[United States of America]]. In 1950, he settled in [[Los Angeles]] and worked there as a [[chemist]] in various companies. |
In 1944, Barys Kit together with his family moved to [[Germany]], first to Offenbach-Lindau in [[Bavaria]], then to [[Munich]]. In 1948 Barys Kit emigrated to the [[United States of America]]. In 1950, he settled in [[Los Angeles]] and worked there as a [[chemist]] in various companies. |
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In 1982, Barys Kit earned a [[Ph.D.]] in [[mathematics]] and [[science history]] from the University of [[Regensberg]]. |
In 1982, Barys Kit earned a [[Ph.D.]] in [[mathematics]] and [[science history]] from the University of [[Regensberg]]. |
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Barys Kit is a long-standing member of the [[American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics]], an honorary member of the [[Hermann Oberth]] [[DGLR|German Astronautics Society]] [[Board of Directors]], a member of the International Astronautics Academy in [[Paris]], Vice-President of the [[ |
Barys Kit is a long-standing member of the [[American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics]], an honorary member of the [[Hermann Oberth]] [[DGLR|German Astronautics Society]] [[Board of Directors]], a member of the International Astronautics Academy in [[Paris]], Vice-President of the [[]] International Astronautics Academy, [[Professor Emeritus]] of [[Maryland University]], Honorary Doctorate of Science of [[Hrodna State University]], and [[Navahrudak]]'s honorable resident. |
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A [[time capsule|"time capsule"]] with the name of Barys Kit was immured in the wall of [[Capitol]] in [[Washington]]. |
A [[time capsule|"time capsule"]] with the name of Barys Kit was immured in the wall of [[Capitol]] in [[Washington]]. |
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Barys Kit has always remained a conscious [[Belarusian]]. “Everything I did in my life —- I did for my homeland and its fame” - he said once<ref>[http://www.belarusguide.com/cities/commanders/Barys_Kit.html Barys Kit Biography] Virtual Guide to Belarus</ref>. |
Barys Kit has always remained a conscious [[Belarusian]]. “Everything I did in my life —- I did for my homeland and its fame” - he said once<ref>[http://www.belarusguide.com/cities/commanders/Barys_Kit.html Barys Kit Biography] Virtual Guide to Belarus</ref>. |
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== References == |
== References == |
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== External links == |
== External links == |
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* [http://news.tut.by/society/166151.html Barys Kit 100 years anniversary] an interview with Barys Kit (in Belarusian) |
* [http://news.tut.by/society/166151.html Barys Kit 100 years anniversary] an interview with Barys Kit (in Belarusian) |
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* [http://generation.by/news3487.html A lesson from |
* [http://generation.by/news3487.html A lesson from Kit] another interview by young Belarusians (in Belarusian) |
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Barys Kit | |
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| Born | April 6, 1910 |
| Nationality | Belarusian |
| Alma mater | Vilnius University University of Regensberg |
| Known for | "Rocket Propellant Handbook", space research |
| Scientific career | |
| Fields | Mathematics, Astronautics, Chemistry, Physics etc. |
Barys Kit (also: Boris Kit, Belarusian: Бары́с Кіт, Russian: Бори́с Кит; April 6, 1910; old calendar: March 24 — present) is a Belarusian mathematician, physicist, chemist and philosopher.
Biography
Barys Kit was born on April 6, 1910 in Saint Petersburg, Russian Empire, in the family of an employee at the Post and Telegraph Department, a Belarusian in origin. In 1918, Kit’s family moved to Belarus, to their native village of Aharodniki (now it merged with the town of Karelichy, Hrodna Voblast).
After graduation from Navahrudak Belarusian Lyceum in 1928 Barys Kit entered the Physics and mathematics Faculty of Vilnius University. After graduation in 1933 he worked as a teacher at Vilnius Belarusian Lyceum. In 1939, he was appointed its Principal. After the Vilnius Region had been annexed to Lithuania in 1939, Kit returned to his native region. He was the Principal of Navahrudak Belarusian High School there and later a superintendent of a large school system district. Hundreds of elementary schools and several dozen high schools were opened in the region within a year due to Kit's direct participation [1].
During the Nazi Occupation of Belarus (1941 - 1944) Kit worked as a teacher in the village of Lebedzeva near Maladzyechna and later as a director of the Pastavy Teachers College. He was suspected of having Partisan connections and was arrested by the German SD punitive bodies. He spent a month in prison and was saved from execution by his former pupils.
In 1944, Barys Kit together with his family moved to Germany, first to Offenbach-Lindau in Bavaria, then to Munich. In 1948 Barys Kit emigrated to the United States of America. In 1950, he settled in Los Angeles and worked there as a chemist in various companies.
In the mid-1950s, Kit began his scientific activities in the field of astronautics. For 25 years he worked in the U.S. space research programme. As a mathematician and systems analyst, he took part in projects aimed at the development of intercontinental missile systems. Kit took part in all the US space research projects, including mathematical support of the mission to the Moon.
In 1972, Barys Kit moved to Frankfurt-am-Main in Germany, where he lives now.
Scientific achievements
Barys Kit is the author of the first manual on rocket propellant "Rocket Propellant Handbook", published by McMillan in 1960[2]. The book received many positive reviews and is referenced in rocket science publications even today.
Barys Kit is the Belarusian number one in the world
— Vasil Bykau, the most widely read Belarusian writer[3].
In 1982, Barys Kit earned a Ph.D. in mathematics and science history from the University of Regensberg.
Barys Kit is a long-standing member of the American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics, an honorary member of the Hermann Oberth German Astronautics Society Board of Directors, a member of the International Astronautics Academy in Paris, Vice-President of the Eurasian International Astronautics Academy, Professor Emeritus of Maryland University, Honorary Doctorate of Science of Hrodna State University, and Navahrudak's honorable resident.
A "time capsule" with the name of Barys Kit was immured in the wall of Capitol in Washington.
Barys Kit has always remained a conscious Belarusian. “Everything I did in my life —- I did for my homeland and its fame” - he said once[4].
References
- ^ Barys Kit Biography Archives of Belarus
- ^ Kit, Boris and Evered, Douglas S., Rocket Propellant Handbook, 1st ed., The Macmillan Company, New York, 1960.
- ^ Barys Kit Biography Belarusian Writers Web page
- ^ Barys Kit Biography Virtual Guide to Belarus
External links
- Barys Kit 100 years anniversary an interview with Barys Kit (in Belarusian)
- A lesson from Barys Kit another interview by young Belarusians (in Belarusian)