Historical and biographical essay. Memories of life of Dovlet Pozadovich Achegu, a surgeon of a superior expert category (1919–1963)

Abstract

The relevance of the research is due to the growing interest of researchers and readers in the experience of the Soviet period of history, through life paths, biographies, and the results of the activities of ordinary people. The problem of the research is to analyze sociocultural processes through sources of personal origin (documents, photos, memories, etc.). The purpose of the research is using the biography of Achegu D.P. to understand social, cultural, professional and psychological aspects of the Soviet period. The historical and biographical method became the basis of the research methodology for examining the life and work of a superior expert category Dovlet Pozadovich Achegu (1919-1963), the first head of the surgical department of the Adyghe Regional Hospital. The methods of scientific analysis and generalization were also used. The research results. The description and analysis of the life story of Dovlet Pozadovich allows us to generalize and understand social, cultural and psychological phenomena of a certain historical period. The fate of Achegu included the main milestones of the Soviet period. He experienced all the joys and hardships of difficult military-political and ideological processes. All significant historical events of those years run like a red thread through his life. Undoubtedly, Dovlet was not unique; he was formed as a highly qualified specialist and an interesting person under the influence of the system of Soviet culture, education, norms of behavior and attitude towards the profession. Key findings. The younger generation of doctors and medical students need to know such stories and biographies as an example of service to the profession and duty of a doctor. The life and work of Achegu D.P. can serve as an example for the formation of personal meanings and value guidelines for modern youth. Such “microhistories” related to the humanistic direction of the study of history, analyze the cultural, professional, and family values of people. They describe small elements that are important for knowledge and understanding of a certain era, which help answer big questions and build the continuity of generations.