Timiryazev academy during the Great Patriotic War

This article is dedicated to celebrating the 80th anniversary of the Soviet Union’s Great Victory over Nazi Germany in the Great Patriotic War. The aim of this study is to determine the contribution of the main structural units of Russian State Agrarian University – Moscow Timiryazev Agricultural Academy to the victory over Nazism comprehensively by identifying its main areas. By analyzing the achievements of modern historiography and introducing previously unknown materials from Russian archives (Archival Funds of the Museum of History of Russian State Agrarian University – Moscow Timiryazev Agricultural Academy, State Archive of the Russian Federation, Central Archive of the Ministry of Defense, Central Archive of the Navy, and Central City Archive of Moscow) into scientific circulation, the following main areas of Timiryazev Academy’s contributionы to the victory over Nazism were identified: direct participation of teachers, students, and staff in military actions; participation in defensive works in the Moscow suburbs and other regions; provision of university territories for military purposes; war-time scientific research with practical significance aimed at approaching victory at the front and ensuring uninterrupted work of the rear; participation in the revival of agriculture in the national republics of Uzbekistan and Kazakhstan. Research tasks were completed that produced a scientific result showing the combat and labor feats of students and staff members of Timiryazev Academy highly noted by the state. Information about the main military units in which they fought is presented. Data on the number of those killed or reported missing in action is also provided. Special attention is paid to those who were nominated for the high title of Hero of the Soviet Union. The scientific work of Timiryazev Academy scientists is analyzed. The main results of their activities during the evacuation are presented. It is proven that the academic community worthily coped with wartime challenges.

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