Atomic Heritage Foundation

In partnership with the National Museum of Nuclear Science & History National Museum of Nuclear Science & History

1943 Feb

1943 Feb

The Soviet Union secretly launches its own atomic program under the direction of Igor Kurchatov. The program was extremely limited throughout the war and included no more than fifty personnel.

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Director Igor Kurchatov.
Date Range: 
1943CE Feb
Era: 
1942 to 1943: Early Manhattan Project