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PIROGOV, Nikolay Ivanovich (1810-1881) at the Siege of Sevastopol during the Crimean War
Grundzuge der allgemeinen Kriegschirurgie, 1864

Germany, 19 C. 2 half

Pirogov, Nikolay Ivanovich

PIROGOV, Nikolay Ivanovich (1810-1881). Grundzuge der allgemeinen Kriegschirurgie nach Reminiscenzen aus den Kriegen in der Krim und im Kaukasus und aus der Hospitalpraxis (Principles of general war surgery after reminiscences from the wars in the Crimea and the Caucasus and from hospital practice), Leipzig: F.C.W. Vogel, 1864. In German language. The world's first edition

Pirogoff N. Principles of general war surgery after reminiscences from the wars in the Crimea and the Caucasus and from hospital practice, Leipzig, 1864. In 2 bands
Grundzüge der allgemeinen Kriegschirurgie, 1864 in 2 vol.

Germany, 19 C. 2 half

Pirogov, Nikolay Ivanovich

PIROGOV, Nikolay Ivanovich (1810-1881). Grundzuge der allgemeinen Kriegschirurgie nach Reminiscenzen aus den Kriegen in der Krim und im Kaukasus und aus der Hospitalpraxis, Leipzig, F. C. W. Vogel, 1864. In 2 Volumes (1: iv, 1-528 pp. and 2: 529-1168 pp., 1 nn Errata page). 'Principles of general war surgery after reminiscences from the wars in the Crimea and the Caucasus and from hospital practice' in German language. The world's first edition.

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Nikolay Pirogov painted by Ilya Repin in 1881
Pirogov, Nikolay Ivanovich

Nikolay Ivanovich Pirogov (Russian: Николай Иванович Пирогов; 25.11.1810 – 5.12.1881) was a renowned Russian surgeon, "The father of Russian field surgery" and "The father of Russian topography anatomy", scientist, professor of surgery, publicist and author. Pirogov promoted surgical anaesthesia in Russian Empire, was the first who describe some negative effects and possible complications of general anaesthesia. He was one of the first in the world introducing ether anaesthesia on the battlefield.

Kushnerev Ivan Nikolayevich (1827–1896)– Russian writer and publisher,
Kushnerev, Ivan Nikolayevich

Kushnerev Ivan Nikolayevich (24.11.1827-10.02.1896)– Russian writer and publisher, the son of a poor noble landowner. The Partnership I. N. Kushnerev and Co. publishing house, founded in Moscow in 1871, was one of the largest and best-known publishing houses of pre-revolutionary Russia. The house published a wide range of fiction and specialised literature, including medical works of Nikolay Pirogov and Ivan Pavlov.

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The “Krasnogvardeets” factory building at the intersection of Aptekarsky Prospekt and Instrumentalnaya Street. Photo from a 1968 catalog. Architects: F. I. Ruska, A. M. Gornostaev, L. G. Maleev. Year of construction: 1840–1850, 1900.
Krasnogvardeets Medical Instruments Plant in Leningrad / St-Petersburg

Russia, Moscow

Founded in St. Petersburg under Peter the Great in 1721, the Krasnogvardeets factory is one of Russia’s oldest medical instrument manufacturers. Its development was closely associated with European physicians and surgeons, including James Wylie and Nikolay Pirogov. In the 20th century, the factory became a major producer of surgical stapling devices, anesthesia equipment, and ventilators. Today, Krasnogvardeets continues manufacturing surgical instruments and medical equipment.