Differential Equations of My Young Years [Paperback]

Vladimir Maz'ya (born 1937) is an outstanding mathematician who systematically made fundamental contributions to a wide array of areas in mathematical analysis and in the theory of partial differential equations. In this fascinating book he describes the first thirty years of his life. He starts with the story of his family, speaks about his childhood, high school and university years, describe his formative years as a mathematician. Behind the author's personal recollections, with his own joys, sorrows and hopes, one sees a vivid picture of the time. He speaks warmly about his friends, both outside and inside mathematics. The author describes the awakening of his passion for mathematics and his early achievements. He mentions a number of mathematicians who influenced his professional life. The book is written in a readable and inviting way sometimes with a touch of humor. It can be of interest for a very broad readership.In this book, Vladimir Maz'ya describes the first thirty years of his life. He describes his formative years in the Soviet Union, the awakening of his passion for mathematics and his early achievements, presenting, in the process, a vivid picture of the time.Foreword.- The beginning.- The time of peace is over.- My mothers story.- My fathers story.- In Sverdlovsk.- Back to Leningrad.- Crime without punishment.- Even the sun has spots.- It is so difficult to become an A student.- The importance of being an A student.- Slingshots.- Illnesses.- Physcult and sports.- A sharp kid.- Foreign languages.- My interests.- Poetry.- Fimka.- The first place in the District!.- The indecent topic.- My circle of reading.- I chose mathematics.- A circle at the Palace of Pioneers.- Two lectures for the school teachers.- The English teacher.- Arkady Alexeev.- Alexeevs story.- Vanity of vanities, all is vanity.-You cannot live without the women. No!.- The first Mathmech year.- Student contests.- We lead our life in major key.- A mysterious ID.- Musical momentsl3Ü