In memory of T.A. Guriev

This essay is published in memory of the outstanding Russian scientist, leading linguist of the world, head of the Professional Philologists Union, Vise-President of the Russia – India Friendship Society,  head of the Ossetian linguistics, professor T.A. Guriev. An estimation of his scientific heritage is given, his interest to Caucasian studies is spotted, his role as compiler of some dictionaries and redactor of some important works of the Ossetian scientists is shown.