In memory of Georgy Nestorovich Speransky, the “chief children’s doctor” of the country (1873-1969)

The publication is timed to coincide with the 55-th anniversary of the death of Academician G.N. Speransky The article presents the main milestones in the life and work of the G.N. Speransky, the scientific priorities of the physician. The academician is the author of more than 200 scientific papers on the development of problems of physiology and pathology of children of different ages and their treatment.