Ogilvy

Ogilvy Alexander Nikolaevich (born 1877), prominent hydrogeologist, major specialist in mineral springs. In 1904, Ogilvy graduated from the Mining Institute in Leningrad. Since 1922, he has been a professor at the Moscow Mining Academy in the department of hydrogeology, and later of mineral waters. One of the organizers of the State Central Balneological Institute in the Caucasus mineral waters (in Pyatigorsk) and its director from its inception (1920). First distinguished himself as a research hydrogeologist during work on the Caucasus mineral waters in 1905. In 1925, Ogilvy developed a new 'Dolomite Narzan' in Kislovodsk, bearing his name. In Essentuki, he discovered new reserves of mineral water. In Pyatigorsk, he discovered drinking and radioactive waters. He developed and captured hydrogen sulfide waters in Matesta, thereby laying the foundation for the rapid development of this resort. Ogilvy also directed research at other resorts of the USSR - in Georgia, Armenia, the Urals and Siberia. In recent years, he has conducted a series of studies on the radioactivity of mineral waters and has a number of students working in the field of mineral water studies. By decree of the Council of People's Commissars of the RSFSR, Ogilvy was awarded the title of Honored Scientist. Ogilvy is chairman of the Russian Balneological Society, a member of the International Society of Medical Hydrology. Ogilvy's most important works have been published in the Proceedings of the Geological Committee. The eighth volume of the Proceedings of the State Balneological Institute of the Caucasus mineral waters (Pyatigorsk, 1929) is dedicated to Ogilvy.

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