Eduard Kuzmich Tsybul'kin the founder of critical and emergency care for children in Leningrad - Saint Petersburg (The 80th anniversary of his birth)

Edward Kuzmich Tsybul'kin was an outstanding physician and scientist He was a wonderful person, who devoted his entire life to selfless service to sick children, who were on the verge of life and death. The article depicts the life and creative path of doctor Tsybul'kin, reflects his colossal role in establishing and developing pediatric anaesthesiology, resuscitation and intensive care of children in critical condition in Leningrad and thereafter in Saint Petersburg. The diversity of his medical, scientific and pedagogical activities is revealed in the article.