Anatolii Davydiuk: Life on the Edge of Truth

Annotation. The article highlights the main milestones in the life and activity of A. T. Davydiuk, Doctor of historical Sciences, professor, head of the Department of Social Sciences (1981-2002) of Vinnytsia National Pirogov Memorial Medical University: his scientific, pedagogical, social activities, contribution to the development of an unbiased and truthful reflection of the history of Ukraine and the region, in particular the history of the Vinnytsia National Medical University, as well as his participation in the creation of the Ukrainian independent state.