title: [The almshouse of Count Scheremetiev: the past, the present, the future (to the bicentenary of opening)].
abstract: The article deals with the bicentenary of the almshouse of count. The historical data is presented concerning the family of princes Cherkassky, the first owners of land where later count Scheremetiev built the almshouse. The history of spiritual life of almshouse is reflected, the process of building is described. The basic principles of private alms-deed developed and implemented by count Scheremetiev are exposed. The history of relieving officers and wardens of almshouse and its role in the development of charity and alms-deed in Moscow is considered. The analysis of activities of Scheremetiev hospital from 1810 to 1918 is provided, focusing on its input into development of medical science and practical medicine. The role of head doctors S. M. Kleiner, A. T. Tarasenkov, P. N. Kildushevsky, S. E. Berezovsky, Ya. V. Kir in the making and functioning of almshouse is emphasized. The historical continuity of professional activities and principles of medical are delivery in Scheremetiev hospital and Sklifosovsky Research Institute of acute care is demonstrated.
mesh_terms: D019022:Almshouses / Q000266:history* / Q000639:trends; D002608:Charities / Q000266:history / Q000639:trends; D049672:History, 19th Century; D049673:History, 20th Century; D049674:History, 21st Century; D006761:Hospitals / Q000266:history* / Q000639:trends; D006801:Humans; D009031:Moscow