PAGES OF THE HISTORY OF ZEMSTVO MEDICINE IN UDMURTIA
Introduction: the example of Glazovsky and Sarapul counties is studied the process of forming zemstvo medicine in the territory of Udmurtia. The aim of the work is to study the development of the hospital network and the system of medical care, a description of the role of zemstvo medicine in the development of health care in the Udmurt Autonomous Soviet Socialist Republic. Materials and Methods: the article is based on the traditional principles of historical research - historicism, objectivity, scientific character. Along with this, such general scientific methods as analysis, synthesis, comparison are applied. The main research methods are comparative-historical, problem-chronological, descriptive, systemic. During the analysis, the principle of combining macro-micro-level approaches is observed. Results: reliance on documentary sources made it possible to trace the process of creating a system of medical care and the transition to a stationary system of servicing the population of Udmurtia, to show the increase in medical institutions and medical staff in the example of Glazov and Sarapul counties, the development of district medical assistance in rural areas and obstetrical assistance population of Udmurtia in the period of zemstvo medicine. Discussion and Conclusion: zemstvo-medical business in Udmurtia in the beginning of the XX century is developing progressively: in the districts medical councils are being created to manage public health protection, universal types of assistance are being formed, in rural areas medical care is beginning to be provided according to the district principle, the number of zemstvo doctors, paramedics, midwives are rising. A lot of work is being done to combat infectious diseases. The first specialized medical facilities are appearing - syphilitic hospitals, new hospitals, reception rooms, medical assistant and midwife points are opening.