The city of Leningrad, July 1942. The territory of the clinical hospital. Mechnikov, where the 2nd Medical Institute is located. Monument to I.I.Mechnikov. Young doctors walk through the territory to the clinic. Students carry out the operation under the guidance of Professor V. M. Nazarov. Solemn meeting of young doctors who graduated from the 2nd Medical Institute in the first year of the siege of Leningrad. Presentation of diplomas to young doctors.