I refuse the prize. I don't want it. I am not interested in money or fame.
— Grigori Perelman Contemporary

Solved Poincare conjecture, refused Fields Medal

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Statement to Interfax news agency regarding the Millennium Prize.

Date / Period

2010

Category

Strange & Unusual

Source

https://www.reuters.com/article/us-russia-maths-prize-idUSTRE65L1R620100622

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Found in 1 providers: grok

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