Creation of a Health Service for Young Pioneers at Russian Red Cross
https://doi.org/10.15690/vsp.v24i5.2954
Abstract
This article presents historical data on the creation and development of the health service for young pioneers at Russian Red Cross. Zinoviy Petrovich Soloviev, outstanding organizer of health care, scientist and teacher, led the organization from 1919 to 1928. During the study, we have analyzed documents from the State Archive of Russian Federation and previously published scientific works on this topic. It was established that specialists of the health service for young pioneers have created primary care centers, medical and preventive care rooms, summer camps, and first pioneer camp / health camp “Artek" to preserve and strengthen younger generation health. The obtained data has revealed features of all measures taken by Russian Red Cross specialists in preserving young pioneers health in 1920-s, as well as pay tribute to the memory of Z.P. Soloviev as it will be his 150 anniversary in 2026.
Keywords
health service,
Russian Red Cross,
Zinoviy Petrovich Soloviev,
primary care centers,
medical and preventive care rooms,
summer camps,
Artek
Supporting agencies: Not specified.
About the Author
Valeriy N. Tregubov
Sechenov First Moscow State Medical University
Russian Federation
Disclosure of interest:
Russian Federation
Moscow
Disclosure of interest:
Not declared.
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