In memory of Eduard V. Zhalnin

On August 1, 2025, our colleague, Doctor of Engineering Sciences, Professor, Honored Scientist of the Russian Federation, Chief Researcher of the Laboratory of Technologies and Machines for Sowing and Harvesting Grain and Seeds in Breeding and Seed Production at the Federal Scientific Agroengineering Center VIM, and a member of the editorial board of the “Tractors and Agricultural Machinery” journal Eduard V. Zhalnin passed away.

Eduard V. Zhalnin made a significant contribution to the development and advancement of priority areas of agricultural engineering science and technology, including the scientific discipline of “Agricultural Mechanics.” He specialized in developing concepts and forecasts for the development of mechanization in grain harvesting.

He was the author of hundreds of scientific papers, patents, and methodological developments.

As an active member of the editorial board and reviewer for the journal, Eduard V. Zhalnin contributed to the development of the scientific level of the edition.