Ilsur Metshin: «We are proud of you, you set the trend in the healthcare system of our republic, the Volga region and Russia»

A ceremony honoring representatives of the city's medical families took place at the City Hall. Mayor Ilsur Metshin awarded ten families with letters of appreciation. One of these families has a total experience in healthcare of more than 800 years.

«Today, we are honoring the medical dynasties of our city. A doctor's work is a calling, as well as great responsibility, an immense level of compassion and willingness to help anyone in need, regardless of time or personal circumstances. And that's exactly what you do every day. Lifes and health of people are in your hands», – the Mayor said in his speech.

The Mayor of Kazan emphasized that medicine requires the deepest knowledge and the possession of such qualities as sensitivity, attentiveness, and patience.

«This is a continuous work that continues even now, but we all understand that the most modern equipment and comfortable outpatient clinics are useless without people, without medical professionals», – he said.

The Zhavoronkov-Bogdanov family, whose members have dedicated their lives to science and healthcare for over 800 years, have the longest medical experience. They have over 25 professionals in their lineage.

Rakiya Bogdanova was the founder of this dynasty. She has a total work experience of 30 years. Her son continued her work, devoting 54 years to the medical profession.

Enver Bogdanov, a professor, a PhD, head of the department at Kazan State Medical University, and head of the Neurological Clinic at Republican Clinical Hospital, is the author of over 200 scientific publications. The honorable doctor of Tatarstan, with a work experience of 50 years, has trained 15 PhDs and 6 MDs.

The Akhmetzyanov dynasty became the youngest among the invited with a total experience of 128 years. The tradition, which has been continued by the third generation of the family, was founded by Farit Akhmetzyanov, a lieutenant colonel in the medical service. He was the head of the infectious diseases department at a hospital in Kabul. The total work experience is 43 years.

His wife, Farouza Akhmetzyanova, headed the Department of therapy and functional diagnostics at the polyclinic № 20. Her experience is 42 years.

Vadim Akhmetzyanov, a PhD, continues his family tradition as a cardiologist. His sister, Alfiya Okurlu, has been working as a therapist and assistant at the Department of Internal Medicine for 13 years. A representative of the third generation, Diana Akhmetzyanova, is undergoing residency at the Department of Obstetrics, Gynecology, and Perinatal Medicine.

«We are proud of you, you are setting a trend in healthcare in our republic, as well as in the Volga region and Russia. Your families serve this great mission of treating people and keeping them healthy. I want to express my gratitude to all medical professionals», – the Mayor concluded.