[Adrian Aleksandrovich Kryukov (1849-1908)]

This article presents a creative biography of professor A.A. Kryukov - a prominent Russian ophthalmologist, compiled on the basis of previously unpublished archival information and analysis of literary sources. The work notes constant attention and trust of his teacher M.M. Voinov, associate professor of the Medical Faculty of Moscow University; describes the main directions of scientific research of A.A. Kryukov, emphasizes the social significance of his work, the long-lasting high demand for his «Textbook of Eye Diseases». A.A. Kryukov prioritized development and implementation of iridectomy through a scleral incision in the ophthalmic practice. He was interested in developing ties with European colleagues, constantly assisted with dissemination of scientific information, cooperated with domestic and foreign mass media. He had an initiative role in the establishment and development of the Moscow Ophthalmological Circle. The article also amends the mistake of modern researchers who present A.A. Kryukov as a pioneer of local anesthesia in ophthalmology.