Keywords: Boris Vasilyevich Skitsky, research and teaching activities, history and culture of Ossetia, conception of the history of feudalism in Ossetia

The article examines the main stages of the life and work of an outstanding scientist, pedagogue and public figure Boris Vasilyevich Skitsky, the 130th anniversary since the birth of which the scientific community celebrated in 2014. Special attention is paid to the analysis of his scientific heritage, the author’s conception of genesis and development of feudalism in Ossetia. The author emphasizes the great contribution of the scientist to the Ossetian culture.