Professor Pavel P. Goncharov, researcher and manager: to his 125th birthday

Examining the lives of prominent military physicians is one way to honor our nation’s heroes. Instilling national spiritual and moral values in future generations is vital. This article honors the life and research of Professor Pavel P. Goncharov, a well-known Soviet pathophysiologist who made significant contributions to military medicine. Throughout his lengthy academic career, Professor Goncharov contributed substantially to the establishment and evolution of interoception, a unique branch of science. He demonstrated the efficacy of sulfonamides in the treatment of combat injuries and promoted significant changes in military medicine research, emphasizing the practical applicability of discoveries. Professor Goncharov’s leadership had a significant impact on the S.M. Kirov Military Medical Academy, one of Russia’s oldest and most unique educational institutions. He made an invaluable contribution to the Academy’s history as a researcher, educator, and manager, helping to reform its academic programs and elevate the status of military medical education. Professor Goncharov published more than 80 research works, with the most notable being the monographs “On Cardiac Tamponade” and “On Intestinal Visceral Reflexes.” His work and research are inseparable from the traditions of the Military Medical Academy and its renowned scientific schools. Professor Goncharov is a true example of a military physician who valued service to his country and its people the most. Learning about the lives and work of outstanding scientists shapes the attitudes and motivations of young people who choose to pursue a career in military medicine.