Popularization of math: sketches of Russian projects and traditions
Nikolai Andreev
Steklov Mathematical Institute of Russian Academy of Sciences, Moscow, 119991, Russia
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Abstract
We give a guided tour of unique Russian traditions of math popularization. While many have already become part of the worldwide practice, some are yet to follow suit. What unites them is the desire to not only amuse people with clever puzzle-solving, but explain the math behind it.