To the anniversary of the Kuban Subtropical Botanical Garden

The essay is devoted to 40th anniversary of the Kuban Subtropical Botanical Garden and to its director, Professor, Doctor of Botany, Yury Nikolaevich Karpun – chairman of Botanical Gardens of the South of Russia Council. To the person, who has created a truly unique Botanical garden in Russia, and put much of his knowledge, love and boundless dedication into the garden.