Over the many years of his scientific works he published more than 300 studies, including 10 fundamental monographs. His areas of interests included star physics, cosmic rays, radiography, cryophysics and media transition physics among others.

“He was mainly involved in three scientific directions: radiophysics, low temperature physics and cosmic physics. Working on the evolution of stars – that is what he was interested in during recent years,” said physicist Vladimir Fortov.

”The contemporary technical landscape was also considerably shaped by Ginzburg's work. Take for instance long and short distance radio communication, sending signals through satellites, space telecommunications and so on. He did amazingly important work.”

For his research of low temperature superfluidity and superconductivity, Ginszburg was awarded the Nobel Prize in Physics in 2003.

The academician was also a vigorous public activist, campaigning against bureaucracy in science, pseudoscientific motions and the increasing role of religion in modern Russian society, which Ginzburg, who was an atheist, believed to be harmful to the country.

He also served on the board of the Russian Jewish Congress – the country’s largest Jewish organization.

Ginzburg died in Moscow from heart failure.