A memorial plaque in honor of Vladimir Medvedsky was unveiled at the Vitebsk Veterinary Academy
Among his numerous students are the Chairman of the Vitebsk Regional Executive Committee Alexander Subbotin and the Minister of Agriculture and Food Igor Brylo.
Vladimir Medvedsky was born in the village of Adamovka, Chashniksky district. After serving in the army, he graduated from the then Vitebsk Veterinary Institute, and his entire subsequent career was associated with his alma mater. For 23 years, Vladimir Alexandrovich headed the Department of Animal Hygiene. He established the scientific school "Zoohygiene". Under the guidance of the professor, three doctoral and 14 candidate dissertations were completed and defended. Over 500 works were published, including 26 textbooks and study guides.
According to the rector of the academy, Nikolai Gavrichenko, Vladimir Alexandrovich knew how to build a team and had a significant impact on the development of scientific and educational activities far beyond the university.
Alexander Subbotin, who attended the solemn opening of the memorial plaque, noted that Vladimir Medvedsky always acted with integrity, lent a shoulder and helped, even when approached with personal questions and problems. The head of the region wished the students to continue and develop the teacher's legacy.
A congratulatory address was sent by the Minister of Agriculture and Food of Belarus, Igor Brylo. The head of the ministry emphasized that his worldview, professional and personal qualities were shaped, in part, by personal communication and joint work with Professor Medvedsky.