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Pavel Yablochkov

Okay kiddo, let's talk about Pavel Yablochkov! He was a very smart man who lived a long time ago, in the 1800s.

One of the things he is famous for is inventing something called the Yablochkov candle, which is kind of like a light bulb. It was a way to make a lot of light using a little bit of electricity, which was really helpful for people because they didn't have to use candles or other things that could be dangerous.

The Yablochkov candle was made of two long thin rods, one made of copper and one of carbon. These rods were placed really close to each other, and then they were put into a glass bulb. When electricity was sent through the rods, they would produce a really bright light that could light up a room!

But that's not all Pavel did! He also helped to build the first power plant in Russia. This was a really big deal because it allowed people to have electricity in their homes for the first time. Before that, people had to use things like gas lamps or candles to light their homes, and it wasn't always safe.

Pavel was a really smart guy, and he did a lot of cool things to make life better and safer for people. So, if you ever need a really bright light or use electricity in your home, you can thank Pavel Yablochkov for helping to make that possible!