The beginning of virgin lands development in Pavlodar region (in 1954)

The article focuses on the initial stage of virgin and fallow lands development in Pavlodar region. authors elaborated climatic features region, noting that this territory was characterized by complex natural zones had huge deposits minerals. climate north-eastern Kazakhstan sharply continental, arid, soils were mostly unsuitable for farming, so cultivation grain crops fraught with risks difficulties. conclude that, despite natural, other difficulties encountered, land activities completed successfully first years sown area region significantly increased.