From the history of geological study of karatau. Soviet period

Annotation. In Soviet Russia, Geology was the most advanced science in world. After formation of USSR, there a great need for geological research. So, implementation industrialization program directly depended on minerals and raw materials. 25 thousand ore deposits were opened Union, including about 2 that became main pillars country's economy. These facts show what powerful force Geology. The article reveals history Torlan mountain range terms during period. Thanks to study Karatau deposits, school has risen new level. Especially 1920s 1930s, discovered had not previously been object Imperial identity activities Russian geologists who came consideration under special state orders. Keywords: Ashchysay, Karatau, geology, unique, researchers, Empire, ore, lead, pits.