M.I. Karagodin – a Teacher, a Local Historian, an Archaeologist

Abstract

The article examines the activities of Mikhail Ivanovich Karagodin (1926–2010), a teacher of history and social disciplines at the Valuysky Pedagogical College, in the research, preservation and popularization of archaeological monuments of the region. It is shown that the core of archaeological local history in Valuyki in 1960–1980 was the student local history section "Red Carnation", created by M.I. Karagodin. Under the guidance of their mentor, young researchers wrote essays, made scientific reports, and most importantly contributed to the preservation of crumbling archaeological monuments during hikes. The conclusion about his significant contribution to the study of the archaeological heritage of the region is argued. The archaeological collection of M.I. Karagodin, currently accepted for storage in the Natural, Architectural and Archaeological Museum-Reserve "Divnogorie" (Voronezh region). It includes unique artifacts from the territory of Belgorod region from the Paleolithic era to the Late Middle Ages.