Abstract:

In the anniversary –the 95th– year of the formation of Vitebsk State Academy of Veterinary Medicine awarded with order "Sign of Honor" is marked with 90 years since the death of the first rector – Yevgeny FilippovichAlonov, whose organizational talent, initiative and great practical experience contributed significantly to the opening and development of our educational establishment. In the article the main milestones of the life path of EvgenyFilippovichAlonov (1875-1929) are represented based on archival materials.

Keywords: Yevgeny FilippovichAlonov, veterinary medicine, Vitebsk State Academy of Veterinary Medicine awarded with order «Sign of Honor», State Academy of Veterinary Medicine, higher veterinary education.