Analysis of research directions in the field of “Water supply and sanitation” in the modern history of the Russian Federation

Abstract

This article analyzes the results of the work of scientists in the Russian Federation in the field of water supply and sanitation for the historical period of the Russian Federation from 1992 to 2022 inclusive (31 full years). The subject of the research are dissertations for the degree of candidate or doctor of Sciences in the scientific specialty 2.1.4. “Water supply, sewerage, construction systems for the protection of water resources” (05.23.04 to 02/24/2021) in accordance with the nomenclature of scientific specialties. In this paper, we propose a classification of the analyzed works to the main object of research in accordance with the structural part of the water supply and sanitation systems. We explore the intensity of successful defenses of scientific and qualification works by year, the popularity of various areas of scientific research, as well as the rating of Russian cities evaluating relevant scientific works.