Professor Anatoly Mikhailovich Shelepov – founder of the scientific school of military healthcare administrators (to the 70th anniversary)

Abstract. The paper provides a brief description of the life, academic and teaching activities of Anatoly Mikhailovich Shelepov. His developmental landmarks as the head of one of the leading theoretical departments of the Kirov Military Medical Academy and the scientist are considered in the writing. Having graduated from the Suvorov Military School, he had to live his life with the name of Grand General Alexander Vasilyevich Suvorov and follow his mission «Never Give Up!». When managing the department he displayed his talent of the scientist, teacher, and leader of the academic teaching team. Anatoly Mikhailovich Shelepov created the scientific school of military healthcare administrators. His like-minded colleagues elaborate theories and concepts for development of the Russian Forces Medical Service, as well as practical aspects of medical support of the Armed Forces in military conflicts and peace-time emergency situations; solve the issues related to standardization of the medical support measures; study the history of military medicine. This happened in 1998. In 2003 the status of the leading scientific school was acknowledged at the federal level. Anatoly Mikhailovich Shelepov has been a member of the Russian Geographical Society (section of the military geography) since 1993. The territorial system of Army medical support was offered and developed, the scope of medical support to be provided to servicemen in local wars and military conflicts, as well as peacekeeping operations was justified and the image of the Russian Forces Medical Service until 2030 was offered under his direction.