To the 135th Anniversary of Vladislav Dzerzhinsky – the Famous Neurologist, Professor, Docent of Kharkiv University

Abstract

The present paper continues the series of publications that are dedicated to the history of psychiatry, narcology, neurology and medical psychology in Kharkiv University. Major life events of the famous neurologist, professor, docent of Kharkiv University, one of the giants of Ukrainian and Polish neurology Vladislav E. Dzerzhinsky (1881–1942) were described in this article. Little-known aspects of “Kharkiv” period of his life were investigated. Conclusions about the contribution of V. E. Dzerzhinsky to the development of European medical science and practice were drawn.