Main stages in formation and development of Department of General Hygiene and Ecology of Saratov State Medical University (for the 100th anniversary)

The history of formation and development of Department of General Hygiene and Ecology from the moment of its foundation till the present has been considered in the article. The basic directions in research work of employees of department have been presented. The scientific and practical contribution of Saratov scientists to the development of sanitary service and hygiene in Russia and preparation of medical professionals has been shown.