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Although he navigated through a system that often discriminated against Jewish students, Grisha’s achievements allowed him to gain admission to Leningrad State University. His acceptance into the prestigious Steklov Institute was due to the advocacy of celebrated mathematicians supportive of his work.
Academic Pursuits: From the USSR to the U.S.
With the Iron Curtain beginning to lift, Grigori seized the opportunity to present his findings in the U.S., where he was invited for post-doctoral work at renowned institutions like NYU and Stony Brook University. Despite the accolades and job offers that came his way, including a position at Princeton, Grisha opted to return to Russia. He believed that he could conduct his groundbreaking work more effectively back in his homeland.