Novosibirsk algebra and logic in the mid 1960s: A personal perspective

TL;DR

This paper offers a personal perspective on the development of algebra and logic in Novosibirsk during the 1960s, highlighting individual experiences and historical context.

Contribution

It provides a subjective account of the mathematical scene in Novosibirsk in the 1960s, emphasizing personal interactions and the environment's influence on research.

Findings

Personal narratives illuminate the historical development of algebra and logic.

Highlights the role of Novosibirsk's academic community in the 1960s.

Provides insights into the scientific environment of the time.

Abstract

Being asked to write about Asan D. Taimanov, I had a little problem. I knew Taimanov. I liked and respected him, and so I wanted to write something. But I didn't know him well. I didn't live in the Novosibirsk Akademgorodok where he lived and worked; I just visited Novosibirsk a number of times. So I decided to widen the topic and write about my own Novosibirsk experience, including interactions with Taimanov.