To the 85th anniversary of Vladimir P. Podzolkov

Abstract

Vladimir P. Podzolkov celebrated his anniversary on November 15. He is an outstanding Russian scientist, cardiac surgeon, one of the founders of pediatric cardiac surgery. His name is associated with the formation and development of surgical treatment of complex congenital heart defects, including abnormalities of the intrathoracic location, which were previously considered inoperable. His fundamental works have formed modern pediatric cardiac surgery, his monographs and textbooks are reference books for the younger generation of cardiac surgeons and recognized professionals.