An epitome of serving the Fatherland: a brief historical essay on general E.A. Shilovsky
The article describes the milestones of the biography of Professor Lt. Gen. Yevgeny Aleksandrovich Shilovsky and their connection with his military-scientific achievements. By analyzing the array of concrete historical materials, his personality is revealed and detailed, not only as a military specialist, commander, military leader, famous military scientist, but, above all, as a citizen of his country, devotedly serving the Fatherland. The necessity of studying and rethinking the personality and military-scientific heritage of E.A. Shilovsky for the training of personnel of the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation and the military-patriotic education of youth is shown.