[Outstanding Russian scientist, teacher and social activist (to the 170th anniversary of the birth of prof. A.P. Dobroslavin)].

The formation and development of hygiene in the country is associated with activity of many prominent scientists-hygienists, and among them a place of honor justly belongs to Alexei Petrovich Dobroslavin--PhD, full professor, State Councillor, who in October 2012 would have been 170 years since the birth. He is the founder of the science of domestic hygiene and self-discipline. Hygienist talented researcher, a pioneer of military hygiene in Russia and known public figure, in 18 years of activity of A.

[Radiological geography in the system of the medicobiologic knowledge].

The necessity of development of a new scientific branch--Radiological geography--is proved. The definition of the branch is given. Its subject aims and major tasks are considered.

[The analysis of the medical demographic processes in the Krasnodar Kray].

The results of analysis of the medical demographic indicators from 1990 to 2006 in the Krasnodar Kray are presented. The data provides an opportunity to develop the practical suggestions to enhance the population life quality and to elaborate the efficacious measures for preventing mortality and developing favorable conditions for fertility increase. The comparative indicators of birth rate and death rate dynamics are presented.

[Prophylaxis of smoking among military personnel].

The article presents methodical approaches to prophylaxis of smoking in troops, carried out at different levels. The problem of smoking prophylaxis cannot be resolved only by forces of medical service. Intensive support of by command is necessary to succeed the efforts in lowering of the level of smoking.

[Influence of thermolabile lethal toxin of Yersinia pseudotuberculosis on development of sea urchin embryos and biosynthesis of DNA and RNA in embryonic cells].

Influence of thermolabile lethal toxin of Y. pseudotuberculosis on the development of embryos of sea urchin (Strongylocentrotus intermedius) and on biosynthesis of nucleic acids in embryonic cells was studied. Thermolabile lethal toxin affected metabolic processes of cells by inhibiting DNA and RNA synthesis.