[Contribution of Academician V. D. Belyakov to the development of epidemiological science and medical education].

The paper analyzes life and scientific legacy of academician and professor of Natural Sciences, Major-General of the Medical Service Vitaly Dmitrievich Belyakov (1921-1996). The outstanding epidemiologist made a valuable contribution to the training of personnel for the military medical service and health of the country, as well as the improvement of anti-epidemic support for the troops and the navy and the country's population. Academician V. D. Belyakov is considered as one of the giants of the domestic medicine dedicated their lives to the development of epidemiological science and preventive work in Russia.