# History of Leningrad Mathematics in the first half of the 20th century

## TL;DR

This paper explores the rich history and significant achievements of the St. Petersburg-Leningrad Mathematical School during the first half of the 20th century, highlighting its dramatic and impactful developments.

## Contribution

It provides a detailed historical account of the mathematical developments and key figures of the St. Petersburg-Leningrad Mathematical School in the early 20th century.

## Key findings

- Highlights the achievements of the St. Petersburg-Leningrad Mathematical School
- Documents the dramatic history and challenges faced by mathematicians in that era
- Connects historical context with mathematical progress

## Abstract

The first half of the 20th century in the history of Russian mathematics is striking with a combination of dramaticism, sometimes a tragedy, and outstanding achievements. The paper is devoted to St. Petersburg-Leningrad Mathematical School. It is based on a chapter in the multi-author monograph "Mathematical Petersburg. History, science, sights" (SPb: Educational projects, 2018, 336 pp. in Russian).