About the Author

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Dr. Simakov Sergei Kirillovich, a geologist and diamond expert, born on 22 August 1957 in Russia. He completed his education at the Geological Faculty of St. Petersburg University in 1979. Early in his career, from 1979 to 1997, he dedicated his efforts as a Scientist at the All Russia Geological Institute.Dr Sergei Kirillovich pursued further academic excellence and earned his Ph.D. degree in 1990. Subsequently, from 1997 to 2008, he continued to contribute to the field of geology as part of the esteemed Department of Geology at St. Petersburg University, Russia. In 2013, he embarked on a new journey as the Director of LLC "Adamant," a distinguished role he has held up to the present day.