The book "400 biographies of scientists: About the series "Scientific and biographical literature" . 1959-1986: Bibliographic reference book by Z. K. Sokolovskaya is a unique and valuable publication that immerses the reader in the world of scientific discoveries and outstanding personalities who left their mark on the history of science. This biobibliographic reference book covers the period from 1959 to 1986 and is an extensive catalogue of biographies of scientists whose work and achievements have become the basis for further research and discoveries in various fields of knowledge. Sokolovskaya, known for her deep understanding of scientific literature and the biographical genre, created this work not only as a reference book, but also as a fascinating reading for all who are interested in science and its history. The book presents biographies of scientists who have made significant contributions to physics, chemistry, biology, mathematics, and other disciplines. Each biography is written taking into account not only scientific achievements, but also the personal life of scientists, their difficulties and victories, which makes their stories more human and close to the reader. This book will be of interest to a wide range of readers: from undergraduate and graduate students studying scientific disciplines, to teachers, researchers and just science lovers. It will become an indispensable source of information for those who want to understand more deeply how modern science was formed, what personalities were behind the great discoveries and how their work influenced the development of mankind. Readers interested in the history of science, biographies of great scientists or just looking for inspiration, will find in this guide a lot of interesting facts and fascinating stories. The topics raised in the book cover not only scientific advances, but also the social, cultural, and historical contexts in which scientists have worked. Sokolovskaya shows how science interacts with society, how personal circumstances and historical events affect scientific activity and how sometimes difficult life paths of scientists lead to great discoveries. This makes the book not only a reference book, but also a real study that helps to understand how science is formed under the influence of time and circumstances. Style Z. K. Sokolovskaya is distinguished by clarity and accessibility, which makes it easy to perceive even the most complex scientific concepts. She skillfully combines a scientific approach with literary expressiveness, which makes reading fascinating and informative. In her work, you can notice the desire to popularize science and the biographical genre, which makes her works especially valuable for a wide audience. If you are interested in books such as “Scientific biographies” or “History of science in faces”, then “400 biographies of scientists” will be a real find for you. This edition will not only enrich your knowledge, but also inspire new discoveries and research. Read, discover the world of science and its outstanding representatives together with this wonderful guide!