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199315 minPGdoc-short

Will the Doctor Return?

199315 minPGdoc-short

All of Kyiv attended the funeral of Teofil Gavrilovich Yanovsky in 1928, honoring the first academician among Ukrainian physicians.

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Olga Samolevska

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All of Kyiv attended the funeral of Teofil Gavrilovich Yanovsky in 1928, honoring the first academician among Ukrainian physicians.

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Teofil Gavrilovich Yanovsky, a prominent clinician and scientist, made significant contributions to medicine as the first academician among Ukrainian physicians. His commitment to compassion over fame defined his career. In 1928, his funeral drew the entire city of Kyiv, reflecting the deep respect he garnered throughout his life. This 15-minute documentary examines Yanovsky's legacy and the impact he had on the medical community and society at large.

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