TO THE MEMORY OF GENNADY FEODOSIEVICH UFIMTSEV (1940-2013)

The article is dedicated to the memory of the outstanding Siberian geomorphologist, Doctor of Geological and Mineralogical Sciences, Professor Gennady Feodosievich Ufimtsev who was a recognized expert in the field of modern tectonics, geomorphology and physical geography. He was distinguished by the width of scientific interests, encyclopedic knowledge, enthusiasm and passion in work, which ensured his success in science. He is the author and co-author of more than 700 scientific papers. He produced numerous monographic studies on the neotectonics of the Far East, the Baikal Rift Zone, mountain belts of the continents, morphotectonics of Eurasia, and the structure of the Earth relief. G.F. Ufimtsev is one of the pioneers of a new scientific direction - aesthetic geomorphology, which deals with the complex multi-aspect relationships between a man and the earth's surface relief including the effect of relief on the elements of ethnic culture, national character and sustainable development of society. A special place in the activity of the scientist belonged to the cataloging and description of geomorphological monuments declared the UNESCO World Heritage sites. G.F. Ufimtsev was the head of the Russian Association of Geomorphologists, a member of the Russian Geographical Society and a national delegate to the International Geomorphological Association. For outstanding results in the study of mountainous terrain and popularization activities G. F. Ufimtsev was awarded the gold medal named after N.M. Przhevalsky, which has been one of the most honorable awards of the Russian Geographical Society since its introduction in 1891.

Baikal lake, Baikal region, Transbaikalia, geomorphology, aesthetic geomorphology, neotectonics, Baikal Museum

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