Professor V.G. Korenchevsky: A Scientist, Patriot, and Passionary

Abstract

This article is devoted to the life and work of the Russian–British scientist, Professor of the Imperial Military Medical Academy in St. Petersburg, and Head of the Oxford Gerontological Research Unit, Vladimir Georgievich Korenchevsky. The theory of endocrine aging and the concept of geroprotective hormone replacement therapy are among the scientific achievements of V.G. Korenchevsky. He inspired and organized congresses and societies of Russian academic organizations abroad, as well as inspiring and organizing the British Society for Research on Ageing and the International Association of Gerontology and Geriatrics.