Kantorovich's applied maths was very applicable indeed. During the siege of Leningrad, he was calculating things like optimal baskets and convoy distances to ma

Kantorovich's applied maths was very applicable indeed. During the siege of Leningrad, he was calculating things like optimal baskets and convoy distances to maximise utility of the only route not Nazi-held. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Road_of_Life#Construction_and_maintenance https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Road_of_Life#Construction_and_...