Yerevan Branch of the All-Union Scientific Center of Surgery 10th Anniversary Medal, 1984

ANRO-1668

Obverse: A symbolic representation of medical progress and dedication. A detailed hand holds an anatomically accurate human heart, signifying healing and surgical expertise. Below, stylized mountains with grapevines and pomegranates represent Armenia’s rich cultural and natural heritage. The inscription in Russian reads: "ЛЕЧИТЬ УЧИТЬ ИСКАТЬ ВНЕДРЯТЬ" ("To Heal, To Teach, To Seek, To Implement"), encapsulating the institution’s mission.

Reverse: A composition emphasizing surgical science and medical research. The center features a Rod of Asclepius, the universal symbol of medicine, crossed with a surgical scalpel. Surrounding it is an ornate vine pattern, indicative of growth and knowledge. The Russian inscription reads: "ЕРЕВАНСКИЙ ФИЛИАЛ ВСЕСОЮЗНОГО НАУЧНОГО ЦЕНТРА ХИРУРГИИ ФМН СССР" ("Yerevan Branch of the All-Union Scientific Center of Surgery, Academy of Medical Sciences of the USSR"). The dates "1974-1984" mark the institution’s 10-year anniversary.

Specifications: 78mm, 177.30g
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Image shown: ANRO collection inv. 135

The Yerevan Branch of the All-Union Scientific Center for Surgery, established in 1974, was part of the USSR Ministry of Health's network aimed at advancing surgical sciences. Over its first decade, the center focused on developing innovative surgical techniques and research, contributing significantly to the field of surgery in the Soviet Union.