Engelgardt observatory in D.Ya. Martynov's biography – a view from SAI

D.Ya. Martynov’s passion for astronomy manifested itself even before he began his studies at the University. During his studies he was involved to leading astronomical schools in Kazan, and in Leningrad. His openness to new scientific ideas and 23 уears of leadership experience as the director of the Engelgardt Observatory, when its position was strengthened within scientific astronomical community, – all these made him a brilliant scientist, leader and organizer of science. This experience allowed D.Ya.Martynov, after moving to the SAI, to understand clearly, what was needed to be done for the institute to reach new heights in science, to give birth for strong “scientific schools”, that remain actual for many years.