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Lev Vygotsky

Born on November 17, 1896

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Lev Semyonovich Vygotsky (Russian: Лев Семёнович Выготский, IPA:; Belarusian: Леў Сямёнавіч Выгоцкі; 17 November 1896 – June 11, 1934) was a Russian and Soviet psychologist, best known for his work on psychological development in children and creating the framework known as cultural-historical activity theory.

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