Ya.N. Beznosikov - the founder of regional historical cultural studies

The paper is devoted to the prominent Komi scientist, the first Doctor of Historical Sciences in the Komi Republic, Ya.N. Beznosikov who made a major contribution to the study of the history of culture of the European North-East, to the development of humanitarian academic and university science in the region. It is concluded that the works of Ya.N.Beznosikov can be considered the foundation of regional historical cultural studies in the Komi Republic, and the scientist himself - its founder. Some biographical information is provided.