Dedicated to the 100th anniversary of the birth of professor Valentina Trofimovna Selezneva

The article is devoted to the 100th anniversary of the birth of Selezneva Valentina Trofimovna – Doctor of Medical Sciences, professor, teacher, public health organizer, public figure, historian of medicine, Head of the Department of Social Hygiene and Organization of Public Healthcare of the Medicopreventive Faculty of Perm State Medical Academy. In 1947, she graduated with honors from the Sanitary-Hygienic Faculty of Molotov Medical Institute, in 1950 – from the postgraduate courses. All her life was connected with Perm Medical Institute. Valentina Trofimovna paid a great attention to students' scientific society. Together with her colleagues, she founded the school "Young Organizer of Healthcare," where from 20 to 30 students were trained every year. Valentina Trofimovna was an active public figure – four times she was elected the deputy of the city of Perm in Leninsky District Council; she was the Chairman of the permanent commission on health care and social security. Valentina Trofimovna was interested in the history of medicine in the region. Books on the history and development of Perm Medical University, "From the Medical Faculty to the Medical Academy" and "Essays on the History of Medicine in Perm Province" were published under the guidance of V.T. Selezneva. Under her supervision, nine Ph.D theses, including those on history of medicine were prepared. V.T. Selezneva was awarded the orders, medals and honorary diplomas for her truly selfless work. The article also presents an interview with colleagues, students and postgraduate students, reflecting the memories of Valentina Trofimovna Selezneva as a person and a teacher.