To the 100th anniversary of the Rostov branch of the Scientific medical society of anatomists, histologists and embryologists of Russia

The article is devoted to the history of the formation and development of the Rostov branch of the Scientific Medical Society of Anatomists, Histologists and Embryologists (SMSAHE) of Russia. The Rostov branch of the society originates from the Scientific Society of Anatomy and Anthropology, the first meeting of which took place on September 15, 1921. The leading role in the formation of the branch belongs to the graduate of the Military Medical Academy, Head of the Department of Normal Anatomy of the Don University (currently Rostov State Medical University), Professor Konstantin Yatsuta. Honorary members of the society were well-known Russian anatomists - professors Vladimir Vorobyov, Pyotr Karuzin, Vladimir Tonkov and Viktor Shevkunenko. At all stages of the activity of the scientific society, the continuity of generations, the preservation and enhancement of knowledge in the field of anatomy and histology can be traced. The scientific achievements of the members of the department during the centuries of history are reflected. The main scientific areas of activity of the Rostov Department in different periods were comparative, age and veterinary anatomy, histology and embryology, the study of the cardiovascular system in health and in some diseases, as well as the anatomical variability of organs using modern methods of medical imaging. Throughout the years of work, representatives of the Rostov branch took an active part in the work of the All-Union, and then the All-Russian Congresses of Anatomists, Histologists and Embryologists, scientific international conferences, congresses, symposiums, developed international cooperation in the field of morphology. Over the years of work of the Rostov branch of the SMSAHE, an authoritative school of morphologists has been formed. The 100th Anniversary of the Rostov branch of SMSAHE is celebrating, having highly professional medical personnel, four full professors, seventeen docents, three candidates of medical sciences. Pupils of the Rostov Anatomical School subsequently headed the departments of anatomy in many cities of Russia and of other countries. At present, several generations of scientists work in the staff of the Rostov branch of SMSAHE, which ensures the continuity of generations.