TO THE MEMORY OF THE TEACHER

Abstract

The memories are dedicated to the blessed memory of Yakov Abramovich Sher, who passed away on 17 April 2019. The works of Ya.A. Sher were multifaceted and covered such areas of science as the study of ancient art – the Paleolithic, rock, statuary; development of the theory of archaeological science; introduction of statistical studies in archaeology and information technologies in the museum issues; teaching activity. Ya.A. Sher made a significant contribution to the development of the Kemerovo scientific school for the study of primitive art, which is closely related to the training of specialists for Kazakhstan science. The author of the memories emphasizes that the book written by Ya.A. Sher more than half a century ago “Stone Sculptures of Semirechye” has not lost its relevance to the present. Not a single work dedicated to the study of the statuary art of the Asian steppes does not do without this publication. Ya.A. Sher will be remembered as a researcher who dedicated himself entirely to science.