The book "Aleksandr Porfir'evich Borodin" offers a comprehensive examination of the life and achievements of one of the most remarkable figures of the 19th century. Aleksandr Borodin was not only a talented musician and composer but also a respected organic chemist and a pioneer in medical education for women. Despite his untimely death in 1887, Borodin left a significant legacy across various disciplines. This biography by Yurii I. Solov'ev and Nikolai A. Figurovskii highlights the often-overlooked role Borodin played in the development of structural chemistry and places his accomplishments within the context of Russian and European scientific history. The translation by Professors Charlene Steinberg and George B. Kauffman makes the Russian texts accessible to a Western audience and provides deeper insight into Borodin's life and work.