Soviet paleobotanist (1885-1953).
Afrikan Nikolayevich Krishtofovich (Russian: Африкан Николаевич Криштофович; November 8, 1885 – November 8, 1953) was a Soviet geologist, paleobotanist and botanist. His name is abbreviated as "Krysht." when attributing him as the author of botanical names. He was a fossil hunter specializing in Mesozoic flora. In 1932 he published his book Geological review of the countries of the Far East. A crater on Mars was named in his honor. Located at 48.5°S 262.8°W / -48.5; -262.8 (Krishtofovich), with a diameter of 112.0 Kilometers. The craters name was approved in 1982 by what is now known as VSEG
Abbreviations: Krysht.
Occupations: paleontologist, botanist
Citizenships: Soviet Union, Russian Socialist Federative Soviet Republic, Russian Republic, Russian Empire
Languages: Russian
Dates: 1885-00-00T00:00:00Z – 1953-00-00T00:00:00Z
Birth place: Kryshtopivka
Direct attributions: 3 plants, 0 fungi
Authorship mentions: 5 plants, 0 fungi