Pioneering Russian Women Neurosurgeons

Dr. Vinogradova

Dr. Baimova

In Russia, women practiced as neurosurgeons decades before their American counterparts.  Little has been written about these pioneers-political barriers discouraged exchange throughout most of the 20th century.  I share these remarkable photographs a contemporary Russian neurosurgeon provided to bring them into the spotlight.  Perhaps, some stories about them will be shared.

Dr. Artaryan

Thanks to Chris Philips for sharing the availability of a provacative interview with Dr. Artaryan available through the AANS.

Dr. Bryusova and colleagues