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The building that housed The Institute of Blood Transfusion
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The building that housed The Institute of Blood Transfusion
The building that housed The Institute of Blood Transfusion (established by the USSR Labor and Defense Council in 1926) - the former mansion of the merchant Igumnov in the Yakimanka District, Moscow - now the residence of the French ambassador. Date: circa late 1920s
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Ambassador Blood Council Defense Established Housed Institute Labor Mansion Merchant Moscow Soviet Transfusion Treatment Ussr 1926
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This evocative photograph captures the historic building that once housed the Institute of Blood Transfusion in Moscow's Yakimanka District. Established by the USSR Labor and Defense Council in 1926, this medical institution played a pivotal role in the development of blood transfusion technology in the Soviet Union during the late 1920s. The building, which previously served as the mansion of the prominent Moscow merchant Igumnov, was repurposed for this groundbreaking medical initiative. The Institute of Blood Transfusion was a significant milestone in the history of medicine, as it marked the beginning of organized blood donor programs and the establishment of a centralized blood supply system. The institute's researchers and medical personnel made crucial advancements in the field of blood transfusion, paving the way for the lifesaving treatment to become a standard practice in Soviet hospitals. As the years passed, the political landscape of Moscow changed, and the Institute of Blood Transfusion was no longer in use. The grand mansion, with its ornate facade and intricate details, was eventually repurposed once again. Today, it stands as the residence of the French ambassador, a testament to the rich history and transformative power of this remarkable building. This photograph, taken in the late 1920s, offers a glimpse into a pivotal moment in medical history, as well as a glimpse into the architectural beauty and historical depth of Moscow's Yakimanka District.
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