Academician Nikolai Nilovich Burdenko – «The Pirogov of the 20th Century»: a seminarian – Chief Surgeon of the Red Army – Founder of Russian Neurosurgery – First President of the USSR Academy of Medical Sciences (on the 150th Anniversary of His Birth)

DOI: 10.25881/20728255_2026_21_2_179

Authors

Shevchenko Yu.L., Matveev S.A., Zajniddinov F.A., Malsagova D.B.

Pirogov National Medical and Surgical Center, Moscow

Abstract

This article provides a brief biography of N.N. Burdenko, his contributions to the development of medical science, and the military and civilian healthcare system in the country.

Keywords: Burdenko, surgery, military field surgery, neurosurgery, medical science.

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For citation

Shevchenko Yu.L., Matveev S.A., Zajniddinov F.A., Malsagova D.B. Academician Nikolai Nilovich Burdenko – «The Pirogov of the 20th Century»: a seminarian – Chief Surgeon of the Red Army – Founder of Russian Neurosurgery – First President of the USSR Academy of Medical Sciences (on the 150th Anniversary of His Birth). Bulletin of Pirogov National Medical & Surgical Center. 2026;21(2):179-182. (In Russ.) https://doi.org/10.25881/20728255_2026_21_2_179

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