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A. Belinski is a leading figure in robotic optical astronomy, best known for founding and developing the MASTER Global Robotic Net, a pioneering network of autonomous telescopes designed for rapid sky surveys and real-time astrophysical transients. His core research focuses on gamma-ray bursts (GRBs), optical flares, and the search for dark energy through high-cadence all-sky monitoring. Belinski’s most influential work, “Master Robotic Net” (2010, 204 citations), established the framework for a system capable of observing the entire sky in a single night down to magnitude 19–20, enabling breakthroughs in prompt optical emission from GRBs and variable phenomena. His subsequent papers on MASTER-II equipment and first results (73 and 63 citations) detail the network’s structure, algorithms, and early discoveries, including the detection of an optical flare from GRB 060926 (2008). More recently, he contributed to long-term multiwavelength monitoring of the changing-look AGN NGC 2617 (2023), showcasing the network’s versatility. With over 350 total citations, Belinski’s work has transformed time-domain astronomy, providing an essential tool for studying cosmic explosions and black hole physics.