On the $60^{\rm th}$ anniversary of Prof. Yuri N. Radayev

February 10, 2022 the famous scientist in mechanics of solids and applied mathematics, teacher, organizer of science and higher education in Russia Yuri N. Radayev is celebrating his $60^{\rm th}$ anniversary. Yuri N. Radayev is known as a prominent scientist in the field of mechanics and applied mathematics. The principal directions of his academic activity are the Mathematical Theory of Plasticity, Fracture Mechanics, the Theory of Cracks and Microdamages, Coupled Hyperbolic Thermoelasticity and Thermomechanics, Micropolar Elasticity, Mechanics of Granular Solids, Mechanics of Growing Solids. In this biographical background we discuss the scientific and educational work of Prof. Yuri N. Radayev, give an information on his achievements and a list of his main publications.