The Life of Professor G.A. Zedgenidze (1902–1994). To the 30th Anniversary of the Death of the Scientist and Healthcare Organizer

The article is dedicated to one of the outstanding Russian scientists — Georgy Artemyevich Zedgenidze, a man of extensive scientific knowledge, administrator, teacher, who has gained great authority in the country and abroad. The contribution of the outstanding scientist, radiologist, health care organizer, academician of the USSR Academy of Medical Sciences G.A. Zedgenidze to the development of domestic y-ray radiology is presented. The main periods of the scientist’s life and work are reflected. Little-known facts from the long and eventful life of G.A. Zedgenidze are given. He is deservedly considered the most prominent specialist in the field of y-ray diagnostics of bone and joint diseases. G.A. Zedgenidze supervised the work of radiologists of the active fleets during the Great Patriotic War. During the Great Patriotic War, he developed issues of organizing y-ray care in the Armed Forces in peacetime and wartime. It is noted that G.A. Zedgenidze was always distinguished by high integrity, humanity, commitment, modesty, caring and benevolent attitude towards employees, students and fellow workers. These traits earned him sincere love and deep respect from others.