# History of SCENAR Source: https://ritmscenarusa.com/about/scenar-history/ Type: Page Last modified: 2026-11-14 Description: RITMSCENAR Pro Plus is a light-weight, portable, easy to use, multifunctional and powerful SCENAR device designed for advanced users About us History of SCENAR SCENAR: space technologies for medicine. How a design bureau founded in 1980 created a new direction in medicine, now recognized in more than 30 countries. Origins Why was a new OKB established? **RITM OKB ZAO** was created in **May 1980**. The organization was originally named **«Special Design Bureau of Medical Information-Automated Diagnostic Systems („MIDAS“)» at the Taganrog State University of Radio Engineering**. The Soviet Union had begun to fall behind Western countries in the field of medical equipment, and by the end of the 1980s this gap had become even more noticeable. The task of the new design bureau was to close this gap. In **1983, OKB «MIDAS»** was renamed **OKB «RITM»** at TRTI, and in 1998 the organization received its current name, **RITM OKB ZAO**. From the outset, the key activity of **OKB** was the development of health systems and devices for the diagnosis and treatment of various diseases, as well as systems and devices for psycho-physiological assessment. Centers training pilots, sailors, divers and other high-responsibility professionals were interested in cooperating with **OKB**. Key customer One of the most important customers was the «Cosmonauts Training Center». 1986 The birth of SCENAR therapy The first contract for the development of the **SCENAR device** was signed on December 12, 1986, with a mysterious organization that had only a mailbox — G-4897 — instead of an address. It was most likely one of the units of the USSR space program. The new **SCENAR device** was immediately put into clinical studies. The studies produced such unexpected results that by the late 1980s there was high demand for **SCENAR therapy**. The large number of patients made it possible to generalize the results, which led to the emergence of a new direction in medicine — **SCENAR therapy** — and a new medical specialty, the **SCENAR therapist**. Founders The creators of SCENAR therapy The creators of **SCENAR therapy** were two physicians. Both of their techniques are classic and complement each other. Over time, **SCENAR therapy** techniques became more sophisticated, and as a result, **SCENAR therapy** training courses emerged both in Russia and abroad. Subjectively dosed mode (SDR) Yuri Gorfinkel Yuri Gorfinkel was the author of the subjectively dosed mode (SDR) of the device. He passed away early as a result of his participation in the clean-up operations after the Chernobyl disaster. Individually dosed mode (IDR) Alexander Revenko Alexander Revenko was the author of the individually dosed mode (IDR). Timeline Key dates Four decades of RITM OKB ZAO, from a university design bureau to an international manufacturer. 1980 In May, the «Special Design Bureau „MIDAS“» is founded at the Taganrog State University of Radio Engineering. 1981–1990 One fact that shows the high level of the new OKB: its first director and chief developer was Vladimir Zaharevich, who later became the first rector of the Southern Federal University (SFU). He served as general director from January 1981 to April 1990. 1983 OKB «MIDAS» is renamed OKB «RITM» at TRTI. 1986 On December 12, the first contract for the development of the SCENAR device is signed. Late 1980s Clinical studies create high demand for SCENAR therapy; a new medical specialty, the SCENAR therapist, appears. 1998 The organization receives its current name, RITM OKB ZAO. Today SCENAR therapy is recognized on all five continents, in more than 30 countries. RITM OKB ZAO today Confidently looking to the future **RITM OKB ZAO** has been developing and manufacturing high-end medical equipment for more than four decades. Our main invention is the SCENAR device, which now helps people all over the world. Ever since the very first **SCENAR devices** appeared, **RITM OKB ZAO** has carried out continuous R&D work to improve them. The high efficiency and safety of the devices are confirmed by numerous tests and clinical studies. As a result, **SCENAR therapy** has been recognized on all five continents, in more than 30 countries, including the EU countries, the USA, Canada, Australia, Mexico, South Korea, Israel and South Africa. Our days SCENAR devices today The current generation of RITMSCENAR devices, available in the United States. Want to learn more about SCENAR? Read about the technology or contact us — we will help you choose the right device.