History of fish farming teaching development at the Timiryazev Academy (1913-2025)

Abstract

This article provides a retrospective overview of the organization of fish science before the establishment of the Department of Aquaculture. It presents brief biographical information about the department heads—leading scientists in fisheries and aquaculture: Feodosiy G. Martyshev, Yuriy A. Privezentsev, and Valentin A. Vlasov—as well as about doctors, associate professors, and staff who taught at the department: V.V. Lavrovsky, A.S. Vavilkin, T.Kh. Plieva, S.B. Mustaev, A.P. Zavyalov, E.A. Zaznatnova, Yu.I. Esavkin, and A.V. Zhigin. The article outlines the main areas of scientific activity of the department, published monographs, textbooks, patents, and research directions in aquaculture, as well as the work of department faculty on grants. Additionally, a comprehensive list of graduates is provided, many of whom have become prominent scientists and educators at the Russian State Agrarian University – Moscow Timiryazev Agricultural Academy, occupy leading positions, manage research institutes, and lead enterprises and structural units related to aquaculture. The article is dedicated to the 110th anniversary of the country's first Fish Science Department and the 80th anniversary of the establishment of the Department of Pond Fish Farming at the Timiryazev Academy.