The Central Commission for Improving the Life of Scientists under the Council of People's Commissars of the RSFSR (TSEKUBU) was the name of an institution created by the Soviet Government in the early 20s, which provided great assistance in preserving scientific institutions and consolidating the personnel of domestic science. The civil war unleashed by the internal counter-revolution and the imperialist intervention brought enormous disasters to Soviet Russia, devastation and famine. Nevertheless, many scientists continued their scientific work and persevered through the difficulties. "I have observed with what modest heroism and courage the creators of Russian science endured agonizing hunger and cold, I have seen them work and die," A. M. Gorky addressed Soviet scientists on the occasion of the anniversary of the Academy of Sciences in 1925. - My impressions during this time have formed a deep delight in you-heroes of free, fearless, exploring thoughts. I think that Russian scientists, their energy and work during the war and the blockade gave the world a great lesson of courage and endurance. " 1From the very first days of Soviet power, the Communist Party and the workers 'and Peasants' government showed exceptional care for scientific workers, and were careful to provide scientific institutions with equipment, materials for conducting research, and funds. On December 23, 1919, at the initiative of V. I. Lenin , the Council of People's Commissars of the RSFSR adopted a resolution "On improving the situation of scientific specialists"2, and in January 1920, a special Petrograd commission for improving the life of scientists headed by Gorky began to operate. Somewhat later, a similar commission is being created in Moscow. On January 24, 1921, Lenin signed a decree of the Council of People's Commissars of the RSFSR "On the conditions for ensuring the scientific work of the Academy. Pavlova I. P. and its employees " 3 . Vladimir Ilyich repeatedly met with scientists ... Читать далее