Vinogradov D.I., (1720-1758), chemist

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VINOGRADOV Dmitry Ivanovich (1720-1758), chemist, ceramist, creator of Russian china. Studied chemistry, metallurgy and mining at the St. Petersburg Academic University and abroad. From 1744, he worked at the State Porcelain Manufactory (today Lomonosovsky Porcelain Works, 151 Obukhovskoi Oborony Avenue; memorial plaque installed). In the 1750s, he formulated the technology to produce the first Russian porcelain made from domestic raw materials, and organized the production of chinaware made from that porcelain.

References: Безбородов М. А. Дмитрий Иванович Виноградов - создатель русского фарфора. М.; Л., 1950; Никифорова Л. Р. Родина русского фарфора. Л., 1979.

O. N. Ansberg. Vinogradov Dmitry Ivanovich
Obukhovskoy Oborony Ave/Saint Petersburg, city, house 151
Безбородов М. А. Дмитрий Иванович Виноградов - создатель русского фарфора. М.; Л., 1950
Никифорова Л. Р. Родина русского фарфора. Л., 1979 Academic University
Lomonosov Porcelain Factory
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