LC-A Big Book Chapter 40: LOMO PLC: An Exceptional Russian Optical Factory

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LC-A Big Book Chapter 40: LOMO PLC: An Exceptional Russian Optical Factory

February 01, 2011 2 likes

Come on! Let's dive into it and get to know the extraordinary history of the LOMO LC A’s inventors, the LOMO PLC optical works, St Petersburg.

Did you know that LOMO PLC once built the largest ever astronomic telescope? That they are pioneers of night-vision devices? That they are producers of high-end microscopes, lasers and optical instruments for army equipment and endoscopes? AND that their near 100 year history is an amazing story of ups, downs and turnarounds: a true adventure of a soviet company turning towards the international open market? Come on! Let’s dive into it and get to know the extraordinary history of the LOMO LC A’s inventors, the LOMO PLC optical works, St Petersburg.

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