New aspects of porphyrin coordination chemistry in Russia and former Soviet Union countries

This paper summarizes what was discussed in a lecture at the IXth International Conference on Porphyrin Chemistry held in Suzdal (Russia) in September 2003. The development of porphyrin chemistry in former Soviet Union countries and over the world are discussed. Some ideas which were cultivated during three conditional porphyrin periods (1930-1960, 1960-1980 and 19802000) are also discussed. Copyright (C) 2003 Society of Porphyrins & Phthalocyanines.