[The history of organization and the main lines of activity of the Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Pediatric Faculty of the Russian State Medical University].

A brief historical review of the development and activities of the Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Pediatric Faculty of the Russian State Medical University is presented. The paper provides information about the main achievements of the Department for the period of its work with the emphasis on the research carried out during the last 25 years. This period has witnessed not only the achievements of the Department but also the progress in pediatric otorhinolaryngology at large in this country.