Vendian of the Southern Urals: a review of research at the beginning of the 21st century

Research subject. The author investigates sections of the Vendian stratigraphy in West Bashkirian subzone, written for an Explanatory Note to sheet N-40 – Ufa State Geological Map 1000/3 Russian Federation, as well results obtained with various thematic (stratigraphic, paleontological, lithogeochemical, paleomagnetic, etc.) studies theVendian sedimentary sequences indicated subzone meganticlinorium. Materials and methods. A comparison analysis research materials was conducted. included facts, ideas arguments favor certain conclusions authors. Results. suggestion made that into architecture deposits Southern Urals, apparently, had almost reached perfection. At same time, affiliation different formations regional stages East European Platform is still interpreted differently. Studies macro- microfauna on western slope Urals can only be considered at their nascent stage. dating detrital zircons from sandstones Asha Group should undoubtedly continued. For first steps have been taken regarding volcanic tuffs/ashes. These works are far being completed. peak paleomagnetic Vendian, a extent, may passed; nevertheless, these also Finally, preliminary were more than 20 years ago study chemical composition heavy minerals, which it possible obtain fundamentally new information evolution sources clastic material Group. Works this kind needs Conclusion. conducted published two decades 21st century identify strengths weaknesses, outline directions further work.