In memory of Academician of the USSR Academy of Medical Sciences Vasily Romanovich Braitsev – clinician and one of the founders of Russian proctology

The work presents key milestones in the life and scientific work of Professor V.R. Braitsev – a prominent oncologist surgeon and clinician, organizer of domestic medicine. Little-known facts from the life of the scientist are noted. It should be noted that he covered complex issues with such a long-range focus and depth that they are generally relevant for the modern Russian oncological surgical school. Whatever problems the inquisitive thought of Professor V.R. concerns. Braitsev, he constantly found creative ways to solve them. Moreover, this applied not only to coloproctology, but also to other localizations in abdominal surgery. Its theoretical foundations and vector of scientific research in the field of practical surgery and oncology are still used in modern research by scientists in this field. During his many years and eventful life, Vasily Romanovich provided the basis for the creation and development of practical Soviet healthcare.