Abstract

The main stages of life and activity of V.F. Burgsdorf (1864-1935), his scientific achievements and priorities as the founder of one of the largest scientific schools in Russia are described. The representatives of this school made a huge contribution to the development of national dermatovenereology. Special attention was paid to the contribution of V.F. Burgsdorf in the creation of the second Russia svetlichnoe (phototherapy) offices in the STI clinic (Skin and Venereologic clinic) of A.G. Gе in Kazan on the territory of which currently is the Republican dermatovenerologic Dispensary. The work of A.G. Gе (1889-1925) in the STI clinic became one of the most productive periods of life and activities of V.F. Burgsdorf. In November 1900 V.F. Burgsdorf opens svetlichnoe (phototherapy) office with the support of prof. A.G. GE. Due to his medical and public authority, V.F. Borgsdorf received a large donation from the Empress Maria Feodorovna for his further development. V.F. Burgsdorf devoted much of his life to the development of treatment and prevention of skin and venereal diseases, organization of scientific researches and improvement of medical education in Russia. V.F. Burgsdorf greatly improved the system of medical care for patients.

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