SPIVAK, Aleksandr Ivanovich

SPIVAK, Aleksandr Ivanovich [17.11.1923, Selo Mikhailovka of Belebey Canton, BASSR (now Buzdyaksky Raion of the RB) – 20.1.2007], Mining Engineer. Merited Acad. of the AS RB (1991), Dr. of Engineering (1972), Full Professor (1972). Merited Scientist and Engineer of the RSFSR (1974), BASSR (1967), Merited Oil Worker of the USSR (1980). Laureate of the RF Government Award in the field of Science and Engineering (1999). Awarded with the Order of the October Revolution (1986), the 2nd Class Order of the Patriotic War (1985), Order of the Red Banner of Labour (1981), Order of Peoples Friendship (2003) and the Order of the Badge of Honour (1971). Took part in the Great Patriotic War. On graduation from the UPI (1953) has worked there in 1956–2007 (intermittently): in 1964 as the Vice‑Rector for academic affairs, in 1976–93 as the Rector. His research activity was dedicated to the issues of deep well drilling, exploration of rocks for abrasive properties and fracture mechanics, also with the use of bits. S. has established theoretical bases for wear resistance of rock cutting tools. A street in Ufa bears his name.