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Is there something special and unique about St. Petersburg mathematicians and their mathematics? We certainly think so. Despite being a relatively young city, St. Petersburg, just over 300 years old, has established a prominent place in the world of mathematics. It was therefore fitting that St. Petersburg was selected to host the ICM 2022, where we planned a grand celebration of mathematics, welcoming mathematicians from around the globe. We wanted to give everyone a taste of local mathematical traditions, so we decided to prepare a short, coffee-table book to present some mathematical discoveries and personal anecdotes from around twenty St. Petersburg mathematicians. The goal was to make the content informative yet accessible, even for those who aren't particularly interested in the history or study of mathematics, showcasing the beauty of mathematical ideas and portraying their authors as relatable humans, rather than as cold-hearted calculators.

However, as often happens, life had other plans. The book was never published in its intended, the congress was moved online by the IMU EC. As we worked on what was initially meant to be a brief and light-hearted book, it began to evolve into something more comprehensive and profound—a very different genre. While this new direction may appeal to a smaller audience, it has become more interesting and informative. We still hope that this new format will attract many readers, not just mathematicians interested in their field's development, but also those well-versed in history who might find something new and worthwhile.

Should we be interested in the history of mathematical discoveries and the stories of the people behind them? We believe so, as these stories are not only engaging but can also teach us valuable lessons for our lives and studies today. Perhaps it's fitting that a new book in a new form emerged, especially as it coincides with the celebration of 300 years of science in St. Petersburg in 2024.

Не говорить, что книга была к конгрессу и его отменили — странно. Писать про это подробнее тоже никак. Вот такая Σκύλλα и Χάρυβδις

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Is there something special and unique about St. Petersburg mathematicians and their mathematics? We certainly think so. Despite being a relatively young city, St. Petersburg, just over 300 years old, has established a prominent place in the world of mathematics. It was therefore fitting that St. Petersburg was selected to host the ICM 2022, where we planned a grand celebration of mathematics, welcoming mathematicians from around the globe. We wanted to give everyone a taste of local mathematical traditions, so we decided to prepare a short, coffee-table book to present some mathematical discoveries and personal anecdotes from around twenty St. Petersburg mathematicians. The goal was to make the content informative yet accessible, even for those who aren't particularly interested in the history or study of mathematics, showcasing the beauty of mathematical ideas and portraying their authors as relatable humans, rather than as cold-hearted calculators.

However, as often happens, life had other plans. The book was never published in its intended, the congress was moved online by the IMU EC. As we worked on what was initially meant to be a brief and light-hearted book, it began to evolve into something more comprehensive and profound—a very different genre. While this new direction may appeal to a smaller audience, it has become more interesting and informative. We still hope that this new format will attract many readers, not just mathematicians interested in their field's development, but also those well-versed in history who might find something new and worthwhile.

Should we be interested in the history of mathematical discoveries and the stories of the people behind them? We believe so, as these stories are not only engaging but can also teach us valuable lessons for our lives and studies today. Perhaps it's fitting that a new book in a new form emerged, especially as it coincides with the celebration of 300 years of science in St. Petersburg in 2024.

Не говорить, что книга была к конгрессу и его отменили — странно. Писать про это подробнее тоже никак. Вот такая Σκύλλα и Χάρυβδις

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