The 70th birthday of the doctor of historical sciences, professor Aleksandr Ivanovich Repinetsky

This paper is dedicated to the 70th birthday of Aleksandr Ivanovich Repinetsky, doctor of historical sciences, professor of National History and Archeology Department, vice-rector for research at Samara State University of Social Sciences and Education. The paper deals with the main stages of the life of this prominent historian who has worked at the pedagogical university for more than forty years, who has gone from the position of an assistant to a vice-rector for research. His scientific, pedagogical, organizational and social activities are highly appreciated. In these positions A.I.Repinetsky proved to be an outstanding researcher, a teacher and a leader. A brief review of his research on historical demography, everyday history, the history of the Great Patriotic War and other problems allowed us to conclude that he has made a significant contribution to the study of the Soviet period. He has also conducted a significant study on the history of the alternative capital (Kuibyshev) of the USSR in 19411943. The role of A.I.Repinetsky in the creation of local history textbooks for secondary schools in Samara and the Samara Region is great. Six doctoral and twenty candidate theses were defended under the scientific supervision of Aleksandr Ivanovich Repinetsky. Most of the theses were written by graduates of the Historical Faculty of Samara State University of Social Sciences and Education.