Gvelesiani, S. Vagan Ivanovich Masakhlisov — The Man and the Scientist (Vagan Ivanovich Masakhlisov — chelovek i uchenyy), 1986. In Russian.

Гвелесиани С. Ваган Иванович Масахлисов — человек и ученый.
Тбилиси : Изд-во Тбил. ун-та, 1986.
69, [3] с., [2] л. ил. Мягкая издательская обложка, обычный формат. Тираж 1000 экз.
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Gvelesiani, S. Vagan Ivanovich Masakhlisov — The Man and the Scientist (Vagan Ivanovich Masakhlisov — chelovek i uchenyy).
Tbilisi : Tbilisi University Press, 1986.
69, [3] pp., [2] leaves of plates. Original publisher’s softcover, ordinary format. Print run: 1,000 copies.

This 1986 biographical tribute, published by Tbilisi University Press, celebrates the life and enduring legacy of Vagan Ivanovich Masakhlisov (1909–1983). A towering figure in the scientific landscape of Georgia, Masakhlisov was a pioneer who played a decisive role in establishing the foundation for modern nuclear research and cosmic ray studies in the Caucasus region.
The monograph traces Masakhlisov’s journey from his early academic formation to his role as the founder of a significant scientific school at Tbilisi State University. As a Doctor of Physical and Mathematical Sciences, his research into the interaction of high-energy particles and the properties of the atomic nucleus brought international recognition to the Georgian physical school. The book details his contributions to the theory of the nucleus and his leadership in the development of cosmic ray research facilities in the high-altitude regions of Georgia.
Beyond his technical achievements, Gvelesiani’s narrative provides an intimate portrait of Masakhlisov as a mentor and educator. He was known for his "humanistic" approach to science, fostering a generation of physicists who would go on to lead research institutes throughout the Soviet Union. The inclusion of two leaves of plates featuring rare archival photographs adds a personal dimension to this academic biography, showing Masakhlisov among his colleagues and students.
With a limited print run of only 1,000 copies, this edition is a rare and valuable resource for those interested in the history of science in Georgia and the development of the Soviet nuclear program. It serves as both a historical record and a source of inspiration, capturing the spirit of a scientist who believed that the pursuit of fundamental knowledge was inseparable from the cultivation of moral and intellectual character.