Why did Dmitri Mendeleev travel to Baku and Pennsylvania?

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Dmitri Mendeleev traveled to Baku in [Azerbaijan] and Pennsylvania in the [United States] specifically to study and gain a deeper understanding of the petroleum industry.1

These travels were part of his broader commitment to developing the industrial and agricultural resources of Russia, a pursuit that eventually occupied much of his time and focus, often rivaling his dedication to pure chemistry.1