Anglo-Russian Hospital

Anglo-Russian Hospital

The Anglo-Russian Hospital was a medical facility established during the First World War to provide medical aid to the Russian and British troops. The hospital was a joint venture between the two nations, hence the name Anglo-Russian.

History

The Anglo-Russian Hospital was established in 1915, during the height of World War I. The hospital was located in Saint Petersburg, then the capital of the Russian Empire. The hospital was funded by both the British and Russian governments, with additional support from private donations.

Staff

The staff of the Anglo-Russian Hospital consisted of both British and Russian medical personnel. The British staff was led by Dame Maud McCarthy, a decorated British army nurse, while the Russian staff was led by Dr. Dmitriy Rogozhkin, a renowned Russian surgeon.

Facilities

The hospital was equipped with state-of-the-art medical equipment of the time. It had several wards, including a surgical ward, a medical ward, and a convalescent ward. The hospital also had a laboratory for medical research and a pharmacy.

Legacy

The Anglo-Russian Hospital played a crucial role in providing medical aid to the troops during World War I. The hospital's work laid the foundation for future collaborations between the British and Russian medical communities.

See also

• List of hospitals in Russia
• List of hospitals in the United Kingdom