Mikhail Vasilyevich Lomonosov ( ; ; -- ) was a Russian polymath , scientist and writer , who made important contributions to literature , education , and science .
Mikhail Vasilyevich Lomonosov ( November 19 1711 -- April 15 1765 ) was a Russian polymath , scientist and writer . Lomonosov made important contributions to literature , education , and science .