Outstanding figure of Ukrainian medicine: touches to the portrait of Feofil Yanovsky (to the 165th anniversary of his birth)

ABSTRACT. The article describes the life path of the famous Kyiv physician Feofil Yanovsky. It tells about his origin, parents, and upbringing circumstances. The circumstances that prompted him to dedicate his life to medicine are revealed. Special attention is paid to the teachers of the medical faculty of St. Volodymyr Kyiv University, why formed the knowledge base and worldview of the scientist. The internship of Feofil Yanovsky in the best institutes and clinics of France and Germany is described. It tells about the establishment of bacteriological laboratories by Feofil Yanovsky in Kyiv. The main milestones of his medical journey are outlined. Brief information on the essence of the researcher’s main scientific work is given. The achievements of Feofil Yanovsky as a humanist and innovator who was ahead of his time are described. Selflessness is described as a personal quality of the doctor. Particular attention is paid to the respectful attitude towards Feofil Yanovsky of ordinary residents of Kyiv, his popularity among the townspeople.