Geological work in the Republic of Sakha (Yakutia) over 100 years

Abstract

The main stages of the creation and development of Russia’s largest mineral resource base in the Republic of Sakha (Yakutia) are considered in connection with the 100th anniversary of the republic formation. Since 1922, the extraction of gold, diamonds, silver, antimony, coal, natural gas, oil, and constructive materials has been developing in the territory of the republic on the basis of the mineral deposits discovered. The mineral resources accumulated during the previous 100 years still determine the economic development of the republic. The most important and effective factor in the impressive successes and achievements of the geologists of Yakutia is the human one. The geological survey, prospection, and exploration of the mineral deposits provide abundant material for the scientific research and generalization. The development of geological works has created a huge flow of geological information that needs systemic generalization. Over the past 100 years, geologists have fulfilled their historical task of creating the mineral resource base and mining industry in the former Yakutian SSR - recent Republic of Sakha(Yakutia). Their activities continue to this day.