Dynamics of gold mining in Siberia in 1920–1922

The article aims to analyze the dynamics of gold mining in Siberia 1920–1922 years and determine role importance Siberian industry on all-Russian scale. This is achieved through a consistent research annual indicators as whole, well production each major region (except for territories that were part Far Eastern Republic). number employees engaged during this period also studied. main historiographic problem history lack data metal absolute parameters; mainly based relative indicators. from statistical reporting materials Main Committee Gold Platinum Industry (Glavzoloto) RSFSR Supreme Soviet National Economy, which systematically published information about regional specialized periodicals. To clarify expand understanding organization Siberia, archival State Archive Novosibirsk Oblast was used. In 1920–1922, more than 7 tons mined accounted 85% period. leader mining, like pre-revolutionary period, Lensky area, gave 84,85% all-Siberian mining. Middle (Yenisei Province) produced 1 Western 0.2 gold, amounted 12.25% 2.3% result, respectively. one most difficult emerging both national scale specific regions, including particular. reasons crisis were, first all, food, huge difficulties organizing delivery goods areas, decline technical condition mines. some attacks by armed gangs posed serious threat work enterprises. During authorities forced focus support only largest efficient (in terms metal) units Lenzoloto Enzoloto. rest gold-mining regions switched prospecting works. As central local authorities, making great efforts, provided significant increase