Reminiscences of S. K. Godunov. The Russian Mathematician
Eleuterio F. Toro

TL;DR
This paper offers personal reminiscences of mathematician S. K. Godunov, highlighting his scientific impact, collaborations, and influence across various fields and generations of researchers.
Contribution
It provides a personal account of Godunov's scientific legacy and collaborative relationships, emphasizing his global influence in mathematics and science.
Findings
Godunov's work impacted multiple scientific disciplines.
His collaborations fostered international research connections.
His influence shaped careers in academia and industry.
Abstract
These personal reminiscences of the great Russian mathematician Sergey K. Godunov (1929-2023) arose from a request by his daughter, Ekaterina, to contribute a piece to a book she is writing about her father's life. I was honoured to accept this invitation and to give written form to the rewarding experience of conducting research on themes pioneered by Professor Godunov, interacting with him personally on several memorable occasions, and helping to establish research collaboration with his Novosibirsk group. Our association began at a conference in Lake Tahoe (USA) in 1995 and was followed by a number of subsequent meetings, notably in Novosibirsk, Manchester, Oxford, and Cambridge. Briefer encounters also took place in the Porquerolles Island (France), in Lyon (France), and in St. Petersburg (Russia). These notes bear witness to the global impact of Godunov's mathematical creativity…
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