[The department of balneology and physical medicine of the S.M. Kirov's Military-medical academy 75 years anniversary].

The article highlights the history of the creation of the Department of balneology and physiotherapy at the S.M. Kirov Military-medical academy and the stages of its development. Employees of the Academy have a priority in the scientific substantiation of main principles of physical medicine and rehabilitation. They stood at the forefront of development of scientific schools and research institutions. The article presents the main achievements of the Department in academic, research and clinical work.