Yakov Sannikov
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Yakov Sannikov (dates of birth and death unknown) was a Russian
In 1800, Sannikov discovered and charted
Matvei Gedenschtrom. In 1810, Sannikov crossed the island of New Siberia and a year later explored Faddeyevsky Island. He also discovered Bunge Land, and suggested that there was a vast land north of the Kotelny Island. This hypothetical island has become known as Sannikov Land.[2]
A
Maly Lyakhovsky and the Kotelny islands bears Sannikov's name.[2]
References
- ^ * ЯКОВ САННИКОВ
- ^ a b c Санников, Яков. Great Soviet Encyclopedia.
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