In 1885, Ivanov graduated from the St. Petersburg Veterinary Academy with an honorary certificate of a degree in zoology in his hands. The young student's eyes flashed with infinite longing and desire for the future. During his time at the university, he was already well-known in the college for his outstanding academic achievements and unique scientific research insights. Therefore, when the opportunity to stay in school and study was placed in front of him, he did not hesitate to seize this rare opportunity.
Ivanov knows that staying in school not only means continuing his studies in the halls of academia, but also a rare opportunity to practice. He is immersed in the strong academic atmosphere of the college and constantly absorbs the nutrients of knowledge. In the process, he stumbled upon a completely new field – artificial insemination.
At first, Ivanov was full of curiosity and confusion about artificial insemination. However, he did not hold back from this, but aroused his strong desire for knowledge. He began to delve into the principles and techniques of artificial insemination, constantly trying to apply it to actual production. Gradually, he showed amazing talent and creativity in this field.
After leaving school, Ivanov embarked on a brand new journey, his destination was the natural area of Kherson Oblast. Here, he let go of the childishness of a student and replaced it with the composure of a researcher. His laboratory is no longer a building with cold walls, but a vast expanse of nature, and his subjects are those vigorous and free horses.
For hybridization, modern people have long been commonplace. Humans have used hybridization techniques to improve species and improve traits, an act that dates back centuries. But at that time, scientists were still limited to hybridization within species. They carefully select the objects of the hybridization, like a painter mixing colors on a palette in an attempt to create a better variety.
And Ivanov's efforts were not in vain. He managed to have more than 500 offspring from a stallion, an achievement that was a sensation at the time.
Later, Ivanov's gaze gradually turned away from humans and turned to the mammals that lived in nature - cows, sheep, pigs, whose leisurely posture and exuberant vitality attracted him. Although Ivanov's behavior became more and more frenzied in the twilight of his research career, and even lost the warmth of humanity, we cannot completely erase his contribution to the Soviet Union.
It was the early 20th century, and the prosperity and vitality of the Soviet lands had been dimmed by the devastation of the First World War. The young and middle-aged labor force was depleted in the war, and the supply chains of agriculture and animal husbandry were severely broken. In this vast land, hunger and poverty are like an invisible haze that envelops the hearts and minds of the people.
It was at such a moment that Ivanov and his team began research on artificial insemination. They worked tirelessly to try to use the power of technology to make up for the wounds caused by the war. Experiment after experiment, failure after failure, but they never gave up. Finally, after one attempt, they succeeded. Those hopes that were once out of reach have now been turned into tangible results, bringing the dawn of life to the Soviet people.
With the successful application of artificial insemination technology, agricultural production has gradually recovered its vitality, and animal husbandry has also ushered in a new prosperity. The pressure on people's lives has been greatly relieved, and they have begun to have smiles and expectations again. Behind all this, it is inseparable from the hard work of Ivanov and his team.
However, success did not stop Ivanov. Amid countless compliments and praises, his ambitions began to swell, and his vision became more and more ambitious. He began to ponder an unprecedented question: Is interbreeding of species feasible? This is an area full of unknowns and challenges, but Ivanov's determination is unusually strong. He believes that as long as human beings can master enough scientific and technological power, they can break the boundaries between species and create a better future.
In this way, Ivanov, with that deep dream and great ambition, once again embarked on a journey of exploration into the unknown. His gaze, like a falcon staring at its prey, was locked on the primate. This time, he chose monkeys and gorillas who were lively and intelligent.
However, the truth is often the opposite of people's expectations. Despite his great efforts, he was disappointed by the results of the experiment. Experiments in artificial insemination have been tried again and again, and they have failed again and again. Either the embryo fails to implant successfully, or the embryo silently stops producing during pregnancy. Even if a few rare "lone seedlings" are successfully born, they do not seem to be able to survive for long in this cruel world.
Ivanov's heart was filled with endless frustration. But he didn't give up, he still cherished that love and dedication to science, and wanted to continue to explore. However, the great wheel of history no longer gave him a chance. At that time, it was the end of the Tsarist dynasty, and the confrontation between Tsarist Russia and the Soviet power was like a fire, intensifying. New ideas and ideas poured into the Russian land like a flood of beasts, and also deeply affected Ivanov.
Ivanov began to reflect on his experiments, however, his reflection led him in another direction - the idea of human-orangutan hybridization swirled in his mind, like a demon whispering in his ear, which he could not shake off. He began to imagine what kind of creature would be created if the genes of humans and orangutans could merge—a new species with human intelligence and the strength of an orangutan, or a beastly monster that had lost its mind?
However, to everyone's surprise, the USSR actually agreed to the experiment. The news was like a bomb that caused an uproar in the scientific community and society. People are questioning why the Soviet Union made such a decision? Aren't they afraid of the ethical problems that this experiment will bring? Aren't they afraid that this experiment will destroy the human gene pool?
The leaders of the Soviet Union, however, had their own considerations. They knew that Soviet power had just emerged and that there were still many deep-rooted theocratic ideas in the country. These ideas posed a great threat to the stability and development of Soviet power. They need a powerful experiment to break the shackles of these theocracy and let people see the power of science and the infinite possibilities of humanity.
So, they chose Ivanov's experiment. Through this experiment, they hope to show the world that human beings can transcend the limitations of nature and create new life forms. They hope that through this experiment, people can see that the power of science is incomparably powerful, it can change the world, and it can change the fate of mankind.
However, there are also rumors that the Soviet Union supported the experiment because of another, more realistic consideration. In those turbulent times, war was the order of the day. The Soviet Union needed a group of soldiers who could grow rapidly in a short period of time and have strong combat effectiveness. And the "new species" in Ivanov's mouth, with its strong adaptability and survivability, seems to be very suitable as a "consumable" on the battlefield.
In 1927, a well-known Belarusian newspaper "Russian Times", a powerful article attracted the attention of countless readers. It tells the story of a crazy and unprecedented scientific project – a human-orangutan-orangutan-by-asanso hybridization experiment. This report was like a bombshell, which instantly caused an uproar in all walks of life.
People are talking about whether anyone really wants to participate in such an unethical experiment? Who would want to donate their sperm or eggs for the sake of scientific progress and conceive offspring with an orangutan? In the Soviet Union, Ivanov's experimental plan was met with great resistance, and it was widely regarded as a violation of human dignity and a blatant challenge to ethics.
However, Ivanov did not give up on this. With the support of the Soviet Union, he decided to travel across the ocean to the distant African continent to continue his experiments. He even took his son as an assistant and embarked on this journey full of unknowns and dangers.
Choosing Africa as the site for the experiment, Ivanov had his own considerations. On the one hand, the structure of the biological chain in the African savannah is relatively primitive, and chimpanzees live freely in this land, and compared with chimpanzees in Siberia, they are more robust and suitable as experimental subjects.
On the other hand, Ivanov was also influenced by Western stereotypes about Africa, who believed that poor African people might be willing to fall victim to experiments for money. Given enough monetary temptation, they may accept this seemingly absurd experimental project.
However, Ivanov's ideas were too naïve and selfish. He ignores the dignity and worth of human nature and underestimates the wisdom and judgment of the African people. In the end, his experimental program did not succeed in Africa, but instead provoked local resentment. The local people scoffed at his plan, and they did not want to be used as an experiment, and they did not want to be deprived of their dignity and worth.
The local government finally couldn't stand this pretentious madman and listed him as persona non grata. His arrival, like a sudden storm, has brought distress and uneasiness to the people of Africa. The Government ordered him to leave his territory as soon as possible, and his presence had become a burden and a threat.
Before returning to the USSR, Ivanov's persistence was not shaken by any difficulties. His heart burned with a passion for scientific exploration, and that passion lit his path like a raging fire in the Arctic. He carefully selected 11 majestic orangutans, which seemed to be treasures in his hands, carrying all his hopes and dreams. He took these orangutans with him and embarked on a journey back to the Soviet Union.
The Soviet government did not ignore Ivanov's experimental program, on the contrary, they saw the great potential and value of this program. To support Ivanov's research, the government generously provided the necessary funds and resources. This allowed Ivanov to continue his experiments and move into the unknown territory of science.
However, the experiment was not all smooth sailing. At that time, the scientific community had not yet set foot in the field of IVF, which meant that Ivanov had to look for women who were willing to dedicate their lives to science.
After countless twists and turns, he finally found five enlightened women with the support of the Soviet Union, who were willing to dedicate their lives to science and participate in his experiments. However, at this critical juncture, the Soviet anti-rebellion campaign broke out like a storm and swept the entire country. Ivanov, the biologist known to the world as a madman of science, was also caught up in the storm and was ruthlessly thrown into prison.
Five years in prison did not calm Ivanov's mind, but strengthened his determination to complete the experiment. He imagines the sophisticated instruments in the lab, the promising experimental data, and the women who have dedicated their lives to science. His heart was full of anticipation.
Finally, after five long waits, Ivanov walked out of the prison gates. He couldn't wait to go to his lab, his heart full of excitement and anticipation. He was desperate to fulfill his wish. However, at the critical moment before the experiment, Ivanov fell ill. His body was overwhelmed and could no longer sustain him through the experiment.
After his death, what was once called a devilish experiment finally came to an end.