Tver State Technical University, Tver, Russia

E. V. Borisova, Doctor of Pedagogical Sciences, Candidate of Engineering Sciences, Professor, elenborisov@mail.ru
O. S. Misnikov, Dean, Doctor of Engineering Sciences

December 23, 2025 marks the 135th anniversary of a famous mathematician whose name is well-known to the senior generation—Vladimir M. Bradis. This article describes the biographical timelines of notable Russian Mathematician V. M. Bradis. His creative life path and the areas of research interest are described. The excursion into the history of development of Bradis’ Four-Digit Mathematical Tables is given. Bradis’ treatises and tutorials on teaching mathematics to high-school and university students as well to aces are reviewed. The merits of V. M. Bradis in practical calculations implemented for the industry necessities and the fact of his global recognition are highlighted. The article contains references and archival information, and offers memoirs of the family members, colleagues and disciples of the famous scientist.

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