THE RESEARCH SPACE OF ACADEMICIAN O.O. SOZINOV (1930—2018): THE INFLUENCE OF PROMINENT FIGURES OF AGRARIAN SCIENCE ON THE SCIENTIST’S FORMATION (THE SECOND HALF OF THE 20TH CENTURY)
S.V. NYZHNYK
https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4777-8018
National Scientific Agricultural Library of the National Academy of Agricultural Sciences of Ukraine, Ukraine
Nauka naukozn. 2024, 4(126): 128—140
https://doi.org/10.15407/sofs2024.04.109
Section: Science and technology history
Language: Ukrainian
Abstract: The second half of the twentieth century saw the beginning of the scientific activity of Oleksii Sozinov, a prominent geneticist, breeder, biotechnologist, agroecologist, organizer of genetic and breeding and agricultural science, agricultural education in Ukraine, academician of the National Academy of Sciences of Ukraine, the National Academy of Agrarian Sciences of Ukraine and a number of foreign academies. The name of O.O. Sozinov is associated with new areas of modern general and molecular genetics, breeding, evolution of animals and plants; he actively worked on the problems of the agrosphere of the 21st century, conservation of biodiversity and the environment in the context of sustainable development. The article highlights the influence of scientists in the agricultural field — Y.Y. Verbin, P.H. Harkavyi, V.F. Kyrychenko, O.S. Musiyko, A.S. Sapiehin and M.P. Dubinin — on the professional formation of Doctor of Agricultural Sciences, Professor, Academician O.O. Sozinov (1930—2018). The research methodology is based on historical and general scientific methods, including systematization and the biographical method. The biography of O.O. Sozinov shows the influence of the abovementioned scientists on turning a student into a researcher and later into a colleague who became a world-renowned scientist despite the circumstances. The main periods in the formation of O.O. Sozinov’s scientific outlook (obtaining professional diploma at Odesa Agricultural Institute (1957—1962); working in industry, preparation and defense of the research thesis (1962—1974)), as well as the priority areas of his research were outlined. O.O. Sozinov’s connections with the abovementioned scientists, allowing him to expand research contacts and communications with them, are highlighted. The influence of Y.Y. Verbin, P.H. Harkavyi, V.F. Kyrychenko, O.S. Musiyko, A.S. Sapiehin, M.P. Dubinin on the formation of personality, professional development and career growth of O.O. Sozinov were demonstrated. The priority and practical significance of the unique R&D performed by the scientists who laid the foundation for breeding and genetic science was substantiated.
Keywords: O.O. Sozinov, science and technology history, All-Union Breeding and Genetic Institute, agricultural science, genetics, breeding.
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