ANDREI SAKHAROV

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Set against the backdrop of the Cold War, the narrative follows Andrei Sakharov, a dissident physicist exiled in Gorki, as he struggles with censorship and isolation. Alongside Harry Lipkin, both scientists uncover the revolutionary concept that protons and neutrons are made of smaller particles called quarks. Their journey involves smuggling scientific results and correspondence across borders, highlighting the intersection of politics and scientific discovery. The book explores the challenges of communication and the pursuit of knowledge amidst oppression.