07 March
From February 28 to March 2, employees and students of the Astrakhan State Medical University took part in the XXVI Congress of Russian Pediatricians with International Participation “Actual Problems of Pediatrics”, which was held under the auspices of the “Union of Russian Pediatricians”.
The congress discussed current issues of improving medical care for children and developing proposals for their solution.
The President of the Astrakhan regional branch of the Union of Pediatricians of Russia, MD, Associate Professor Elena Kashirskaya took part in the reporting and re-election conference of the Union of Pediatricians of Russia. Professor, MD Olga Bashkina took part in the work of the section of children’s allergists-immunologists of Russia, following the meeting an agreement was reached on the creation of a scientific society of allergists-immunologists of Russia. Candidate of Medical Sciences, assistant of the department of neurology and neurosurgery with a course of postgraduate education, chief freelance geneticist of the Ministry of Health of the Astrakhan region Irina Soprunova gave a report “Practice of clinical assessment of a patient with a neuropathic form of MPS type 2 at the regional level” as part of a meeting of the section of orphan diseases.
Fourth-year students of the pediatric faculty, Daria Abakumov and Yana Starkova, took part in the “Young Scientists” competition under the guidance of Associate Professor of the Department of Hospital Pediatrics and Neonatology Alena Antonova and Head of the Department of Hospital Pediatrics and Neonatology, Doctor of Medical Sciences, Associate Professor Elena Kashirskaya.
Congratulations from the Minister of Health of the Russian Federation Mikhail Murashko on International Women's Day, March 8
Students of Astrakhan State Medical University are prize winners of the student Olympiad in surgery with international participation named after Academician M.I. Perelman.
The regional stage of the XXXIII Moscow (All-Russian) Student Olympiad in Surgery with International Participation named after Academician M.I. Perelman was held at VolGMU.
Teams from five leading medical universities of the Southern Federal District competed in various surgical competitions: Astrakhan State Medical University, VolGMU, KubGMU, RostGMU, as well as representatives of the S.I. Georgievsky Medical Academy of the Crimean Federal University named after V.I. Vernadsky.
The surgical club team of Astrakhan State Medical University took 3rd place in the overall standings.
In the battle for 2nd place, the Astrakhan State Medical University team lost to the RostGMU team by only one tenth of a point. Our students managed to prove their superiority in the competitions “Surgical Pigtail”, “Abdominal Surgery”, “Cranial Trepanation”, “Urology”, losing a share of points in the competitions “Surgical Instruments” and “Desmurgy”.
100th Anniversary of Lev Matveyevich Yevtushenko
March 6, 2025 marks the 100th anniversary of the birth of the outstanding surgeon, teacher and public figure Lev Matveevich Yevtushenko. His contribution to the development of medicine and education is invaluable, especially for his native Astrakhan State Medical Institute (now the Astrakhan State Medical University).
Biography and achievements
Lev Matveyevich was born on March 6, 1925. Already in his youth, he showed an interest in medicine, choosing the path of serving people. However, fate decreed otherwise: the beginning of the Great Patriotic War interrupted peaceful life. In February 1943, when Lev Matveyevich was only 18 years old, he volunteered for the front. His military merits were marked by orders and medals, including the Order of the Red Star. But in the battle near Andreyevka in October 1943, Lev Matveyevich received a serious wound, which forever left an imprint on his health.
After the war, despite the consequences of his injury, Yevtushenko entered the Astrakhan Medical Institute, which he graduated from in 1949. This was followed by clinical residency in surgery. He began his career at the institute as an assistant in the department of general surgery, gradually moving up the career ladder.
In the 1950s, Lev Matveevich actively participated in public life, leading student groups that traveled to the virgin lands.
In the 1960s, he defended his PhD thesis and became an associate professor of the general surgery department. From 1962 to 1963, he headed the general surgery department, but due to health reasons, since he could no longer operate, he transferred to the position of associate professor of the department of operative surgery and topographic anatomy.
Scientific activity and innovation
Lev Matveevich made a significant contribution to the development of surgery in Astrakhan. Together with Professor A.I. Bogatov, he performed the first commissurotomy operation for mitral valve stenosis. This achievement became an important stage in the development of cardiac surgery in the region. In addition, Yevtushenko developed and implemented a unique method of pancreatoduodenal resection for pancreatic cancer, which significantly improved the treatment results for cancer patients.
Community Service and Leadership
In addition to scientific work, Yevtushenko devoted much energy to administrative and public work. He held the post of dean of the medical faculty, and from 1972 until the end of his life he was vice-rector for academic work. For many years he headed the final examination committee of the institute, ensuring a high level of training for future doctors. Yevtushenko also played an important role in the party; he was repeatedly elected secretary of the party organization of the institute.
Heritage and Memory
Despite the fact that Lev Matveyevich passed away in December 1975, his legacy lives on. People who consider themselves his students work within the walls of the university. Yevtushenko’s family continued their father’s work: his daughter, son, son-in-law and grandchildren dedicated their lives to medicine.
The name of Lev Matveyevich Yevtushenko will forever remain in the history of the Astrakhan State Medical University as a symbol of dedication to the cause, scientific research and loyalty to the ideals of serving society.
Heroes among us: teachers of the departments of hygiene and social hygiene and organization of health care of the Astrakhan State Medical University – participants of the Great Patriotic War
Employees of the Departments of Hygiene and Social Hygiene and Health Organization of the Astrakhan State Medical University and their contribution to the Victory in the Great Patriotic War. Teachers – WWII veterans
Androsov Yakov Savelievich
Associate Professor of the History of Medicine, Candidate of Medical Sciences, Major of the Medical Service
On June 23, 1941, he was called up to the Army, where he served until June 4, 1946. He was the commander of a motorized rifle battalion and the head of an army hospital for the lightly wounded.
Worked at the institute since 1949, first as a part-time worker, and since 1952 as a main teacher. Studied the activities of I. I. Mechnikov’s expedition in Astrakhan. Temporarily acted as head of the department of health care organization. Dismissed on February 7, 1953, due to the liquidation of the independent course of the history of medicine.
He was awarded the Order of the Red Star, the Medal “For the Capture of Vienna”, and the Medal “For the Victory over Germany in the Great Patriotic War of 1941-1945.”
Yakovlev Yuri Grigorievich (1928 -1992)
Doctor of Medical Sciences, Professor, Head of the Department of Social Hygiene and Health Organization (1975-1992)
Yu. G. Yakovlev was drafted into the army in 1944 in the Voronezh District as a private; in July 1945, he became a cadet at the Borisoglebsk Aviation School of Pilots named after Chkalov.
After the war, he graduated from the Red Banner Aviation Engineering School.
After graduating from ASMI, he was actively involved in issues of medical supervision and therapeutic exercise, and since 1972, in the organization of healthcare. The scientific legacy of Yu. G. Yakovlev consists of 221 works.
He was awarded the medals “For the Victory over Germany in the Great Patriotic War of 1941-1945”, “20 Years of Victory in the Great Patriotic War of 1941-1945”, “30 Years of Victory in the Great Patriotic War of 1941-1945”.
Serebryakov Valentin Anatolyevich (1908-1992)
Hygienist, Doctor of Medical Sciences, Professor, Head of the Department of General Hygiene (1970-1984), Honored Doctor of the Uzbek SSR
V.A. Serebryakov graduated from the A.V. Lunacharsky Altai State Medical Institute in 1931 and worked in various positions in the sanitary and epidemiological service.
During the war years (1941-1945), V.A. Serebryakov headed the Uzbek Research Institute of Vaccines and Serums, whose products helped prevent infectious diseases among Red Army soldiers. This institute saved many lives on the war fronts and in the rear, ensuring the preservation of epidemiological well-being in the country. Here he defended his doctoral dissertation and received the academic title of professor. In 1948, he was awarded the title of Honored Doctor of the Uzbek SSR.
In 1970, he was elected head of the Department of Hygiene at the Altai State Medical Institute by competition.
Through testing to an informed choice of the medical profession
High school students from Astrakhan schools took part in career guidance testing at Astrakhan State Medical University.
At the beginning of the testing, the staff of the pre-university training center told the schoolchildren about the challenges and opportunities associated with a medical career and answered the children’s questions.
The students took a career guidance test using the method of E.A. Klimov. The test results can serve as a starting point for further study of professional areas corresponding to the identified preferences. It is important to consider that the method is not definitive, but only indicates probable directions of development.
This format of the meeting will allow schoolchildren to better understand themselves and make a more informed choice of their future profession.
Professor of Astrakhan State Medical University spoke at the conference of the Association of Children's Allergists and Immunologists of Russia
On March 5, the VIII Volgograd Conference of the Association of Children’s Allergists and Immunologists of Russia (ADAIR) was held in Volgograd in the format of an online broadcast. The conference was organized by the Association of Children’s Allergists and Immunologists of Russia.
The growth of allergic diseases among both adults and children in the country demonstrates the importance of finding modern and effective methods of prevention, early diagnosis and timely therapy. The allergic nature of diseases poses many questions to outpatient pediatricians. At the event, famous speakers discussed the tactics of early detection and adequate control of atopic diseases, discussed new clinical guidelines for bronchial asthma in children, phenotypic heterogeneity and vectors of personalization of therapy for allergic rhinitis, drug therapy and other areas in pediatrics.
An employee of the Astrakhan State Medical University, professor, and doctor of medical sciences Gulnara Sagitova presented to the audience clinically oriented material on the condition of the skin in the most common pathological conditions in the first year of life.
Career guidance in action: Astrakhan schoolchildren at the departments of Astrakhan State Medical University
On March 3, students from School No. 36 in Astrakhan visited the departments of Astrakhan State Medical University – physical education and fundamental chemistry – as part of career guidance work.
At the Department of Fundamental Chemistry, schoolchildren got acquainted with the specialty “Pharmacy”. The teachers of the department told about the history of the formation of the pharmaceutical faculty and career opportunities for future pharmacists. The students also visited the classrooms and laboratories of the department.
At the Department of Physical Education, schoolchildren were told about sports sections, about the achievements of university teams that successfully participate in city and regional competitions. Teachers held competitions for schoolchildren according to GTO standards and combined relays, in which the participants demonstrated a high level of physical fitness.
Master class for schoolchildren on first aid
On March 4, a master class on first aid for schoolchildren was held at the simulation clinic of the Astrakhan State Medical University.
This initiative aims to teach teenagers basic first aid skills and raise their awareness of the importance of such knowledge.
The head of the Federal Accreditation Center, Ruslan Falchari, held a lesson in which schoolchildren received theoretical and practical knowledge about the necessary actions to help victims before the arrival of doctors.
The children mastered the universal algorithm for providing first aid and practiced cardiopulmonary resuscitation skills on a special simulator mannequin.
“ We plan to hold such master classes on a regular basis at our university, as they contribute to the formation of a safety culture among young people and increase interest in medical specialties ,” said Ruslan Albertovich.