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Like many Russians, Nikolai Zinin (1812-1880) looked to western Europe for the latest scientific thought. He worked with Liebig in Giessen and later took his degree in Russia. He is known for his research on reduction of nitro compounds into amino derivatives, specifically nitrobenzene into aniline, the compound shown on the Russian stamp. This work was important for the development of the aniline dye industry.