Vasily Nikolaevich Parin: life and work

The article is devoted to the life and work of the outstanding surgeon, scientist and teacher Vasily Nikolaevich Parin (1877-1947). It tells about his life path, starting from being born into a poor craftsman’s family and studying at Kazan University, and ending with a significant contribution to the development of surgery and the creation of a medical institute in Izhevsk. The article highlights the versatility of the personality of V.N. Parin, who was not only a talented surgeon, but also a scientist, teacher, organizer and public figure. The article also mentions V.N. Parin’s son, Boris Vasilyevich, who also connected his life with medicine and became the organizer of the blood service in Udmurtia.