Siberian Branch Research Articles

History of Siberia. VOL. 1. Stone and bronze age. Editor-in-Chief, Corresponding Member of the Russian Academy of Sciences M.V. Shunkov Novosibirsk: Publishing House of the Institute of Archaeology and Ethnography SB RAS, 2022. 660 p. History of Siberia. VOL. 2. Iron age and middle ages. Editor-in-Chief, Academician of the Russian Academy of Sciences V.I. Molodin Novosibirsk: Publishing House of the

The article presents an overview of new archaeological research materials from the first two volumes of the fundamental “History of Siberia” (Novosibirsk, 2019–2022). The academic publication was prepared exclusively by scientists from Siberia and the Far East. The main authors are specialists from the Institute of Archaeology and Ethnography of the Siberian Branch of the Russian Academy of Sciences, other academic institutions of the Siberian Branch and Far Eastern Branch of the Russian Academy of Sciences, classical universities and colleges of Siberia. The first volume is devoted to the Stone and Bronze Ages, the second – to the Iron Age and the Middle Ages. The volumes cover the period from ancient times to the 16th century. Many of the results of these studies have become significant not only for Siberian and Asian archeology, but have also acquired global scientific significance.

Uranium in groundwaters of North Kazakhstan

Relevance. The need to dentify the characteristics of the distribution of radioactive elements in the groundwater of Northern Kazakhstan. Aim. Generalization of available data on the geochemistry of groundwater and uranium and radon distribution in them using the example of the northern regions of the Republic of Kazakhstan. Methods. Generalization of long-term hydrogeochemical research and compilation of an electronic data bank on the territory of Northern Kazakhstan. A laboratory study of the chemical composition of groundwater was carried out at the Research Laboratory of Hydrogeochemistry of the School of Natural Resources Engineering of Tomsk Polytechnic University. Measurements of 222Rn contents in waters were carried out using the Alfarad Plus complex in the Laboratory of Hydrogeology of Sedimentary Basins of Siberia, Institute of Geology and Geography, Siberian Branch, Russian Academy of Sciences. Results. The groundwater of aquifers of different ages, distributed in the territory of Northern Kazakhstan (North Kazakhstan uranium province), was studied. Two geochemical sets of groundwater were identified. The first is characterized by the dominance of HCO3– and Mg2+ in the water composition, and the second by Cl– and Na+. A change in composition and an increase in the value of total mineralization from 0,1 to 49 g/dm3, in the direction from north to south, indicate the development of continental salinization. In natural waters of the first group, uranium content varies from 0.065 to 16000 μg/dm3 and radon activity from 4 to 3885 Bq/dm3. For sodium chloride waters of the second set, concentrations can reach 32500 μg/dm3, and radon activity is 6–59 Bq/dm3, since the emanating reservoir (granitoids) is located to the north – at a distance of 80–100 km. Naturally, granitoid massifs of the studied region are sources of uranium. Their drainage by the river network leads to its removal and concentration on geochemical barriers in the groundwater of the Neogene-Quaternary aquifer. This distribution of radioactive elements is associated with the high migration ability of uranium in solution in the form of uranyl ion in oxidizing geochemical conditions.

Research Institute of Internal and Preventive Medicine, Branch of the Institute of Cytology and Genetics, Siberian Branch, Russian Academy of Sciences

The purpose of the study was to evaluate the clinical manifestations of osteoarthritis (OA) in combination with MS (OAMS) and their relationship with concentration of several circulating proinflammatory cytokines, the level of lipids in peripheral blood serum. Forty women patients with knee OA were examined: 19 patients from the experimental group in whom OA was combined with metabolic syndrome (MS), 21 patients with OA without MetS. All patients were elderly and overweight. In the first subgroup of patients, the absolute majority of people were obese, while in the second subgroup, overweight patients predominated. Patients in the experimental subgroup showed a statistically significant increase in waist circumference compared to patients without MS. The duration of OA did not differ in both subgroups. It has been established that the metabolic phenotype of gonarthrosis – OA in combination with metabolic syndrome – differs from patients with OA without MS in greater severity of pain, a decrease in the level of daily activity, an increase in the burden of the disease and other symptoms of OA. These core characteristics are associated with poor quality of life and clinically significant symptoms of depression. The metabolic type of gonarthrosis is characterized by more pronounced laboratory signs of systemic low-grade inflammation in comparison with patients without MS, as evidenced by a threefold increase in CRP content and an increase in the level of IL-6, IL-18 in PC serum. In addition, in patients with the metabolic phenotype of OA, a fivefold increase in the level of a specific humoral immune response to type 2 collagen (Col2Ab) and dyslipidemia – an increase in the content of LDL cholesterol and triglycerides, with a comparable reduced level of HDL cholesterol – were revealed. It is concluded that the phenotype of OA in combination with MS is probably due to the pathogenetic similarity of OA and MS (syntropy), which is based on low-grade inflammation. Studying the pathogenesis of the OAMS phenotype and developing new principles for the treatment of multimorbidity should be based on patient-oriented approaches.

Genetic structure of cattle of the siberian branch by microsatellite loci

Molecular-genetic methods are essential tools for the utilization and conservation of animal genetic resources. These methods facilitate more efficient management and control of breeding programs within livestock production systems. For studying the genetic diversity of a population, the use of STR markers is relevant due to the high variability of repeats. This study presents a genetic characterization of a Holstein and Black Pied cattle population (n = 10233) in Western Siberia using 12 microsatellite loci (BM1818, BM1824, BM2113, ETH10, ETH225, ETH3, INRA023, SPS115, TGLA126, TGLA122, TGLA227, TGLA53). A total of 145 alleles were identified across all loci, with frequencies ranging from 0.00005 to 0.68961. The highest level of genetic diversity was observed at the TGLA122 locus (25 alleles) with an average number of effective alleles (Ne) of 4.5. The least polymorphic locus was BM1824 (7 alleles) with an average Ne of 3.27. The average observed (Ho) and expected (He) heterozygosity across all loci was 0.6. The highest variability was observed at the TGLA53 locus, with a Wright’s fixation index (Fis) of 0.161, indicating a heterozygote deficiency. A similar deficiency was observed at the BM1818 locus. All other loci exhibited a positive Fis, with the highest value observed at the ETH3 locus (-0.074), indicating an excess of heterozygotes. The average Fis across all loci was -0.02, suggesting a sufficient level of heterozygosity within the studied population. These findings provide valuable information for population studies and practical breeding programs aiming to manage genetic diversity and improve selection efficiency in this cattle population.

Historical and Cultural Aspects of the Club Movement in Novosibirsk Akademgorodok in 1960s – 1980s

The article discusses the significance of leveraging historical experiences to address contemporary societal challenges, particularly the technological impact on science cities, the holistic development of human capital, and the cultivation of humanitarian resources for Russian scientific advancement. The primary objective of this work is to study in dynamics the historical and cultural aspects of the club movement, offering a comprehensive portrayal of the scientific community's life in Novosibirsk Akademgorodok during the 1960s to 1980s. Employing the problem-chronological method, an interdisciplinary approach, and the discourse of a new scientific trend of anthropology of scientific life, this study has yielded results that contribute to a broader understanding of the aforementioned subject matter. The initial stage of the club movement in 1960s was characterized by pronounced processes of sociocultural adaptation (fulfillment of the social order for communication) and political engagement aligning with scientific pursuits. In 1970s and 1980s, the club movement underwent institutionalization, integrating itself into the socio-cultural space of Akademgorodok. About 40 clubs were established, including the clubs “Under Integral”, “Babylon”, ISC Club, “Sigma”, “Sage”, “Vertical”, “Grazia”, “Aesthetics of Clothes”, as well as thematic clubs of interest. Evidencing a democratic character, the club movement in Akademgorodok served to uphold the image of Soviet science and culture. Although the Soviet state regulated the forms of political participation, the club movement was generally supported by cultural policy actors. The mobilization trend encapsulated by “Science – Culture – Art” can be interpreted as a historical and cultural blueprint of the club movement of Novosibirsk Akademgorodok, strengthening the scientific and organizational principles of the establishment of the Siberian Branch of the USSR Academy of Sciences “Science – Personnel – Production” in 1960–1980.

Summer daily dynamics of the vertical structure of atmospheric aerosol over Baikal coastal area from ground-based lidar measurements

ABSTRACT The spatial structure of atmospheric aerosol over Baikal in summer is studied on a regular basis with the use of ground-based LOSA-M2 lidar measurements at the Boyarsky scientific station of the Institute of Physical Material Science, Siberian Branch, Russian Academy of Sciences (51.83°N, 106.06°E, 456 m a.s.l.), Republic of Buryatia, Russia. The lake is located in a basin surrounded by mountain ranges on all side; its water volume is large. The lidar data are analysed along with the regional meteorological situation and meteorological parameters of the atmosphere. The daily dynamics of aerosol distribution over the atmospheric is examined for the period from 2015 to 2023 accounting the effect of different air masses in the region. Three main typical air circulation types are identified for the coastal zone of southern Baikal in summer, which determine the atmospheric aerosol generation and transport. The first and most common type relates to breeze circulation, where the main changes in the spatial structure of aerosol occur in the 2–3-km layer and are determined by changes in the transport direction within a breeze cell during the day. The main feature of this type is a decrease in the altitude of an air layer which contains most of aerosol in the lower atmosphere up to 1 km. The second type refers to southwestern transport under the presence of an anticyclone over the region. The maximal altitude of the aerosol layers attains 7 km in this case. The most complex and dynamic changes in the daily spatial structure of atmospheric aerosol occurred under transport of cyclones and associated atmospheric fronts over Lake Baikal. Under this third type, the altitude of the aerosol layers decreases throughout the day within the altitude range from the surface to 3–4 km.

Symmetric form of the magnetohydrodynamics equations

Numerical methods of continuum mechanics. Academy of Sciences of the USSR, Siberian Branch, Computing Center. Volume 3, Issue 1, Novosibirsk, 1972. This paper had been originally written in Russian and translated into English by K. A. Ivanova. It is well known that many linear hyperbolic systems of mathematical physics are symmetric hyperbolic systems. In the case of nonlinear equations, the question of whether they can be written in symmetric form is far from simple.

Long-term trends of cardiometabolic risk factors in adolescents aged 14–18 years in Novosibirsk (1989–2024)

High prevalence of cardiovascular morbidity and mortality in the Russian population dictates the need to identify and prevent risk factors for these diseases from adolescence. Objective: to study the prevalence and long-term trends in cardiometabolic risk factors in an adolescent population sample of Novosibirsk (1989–2024).Methods. In 1989–2024, cross-sectional population studies of random representative samples of schoolchildren aged 14–18 of both sexes were conducted in Novosibirsk with an interval of 5 years. 8 screenings were conducted. A total of 5106 adolescents (43–46 % boys) were examined. Approval was received from the Local Ethics Committee of the Research Institute of Preventive and Internal Medicine – Branch of the Institute of Cytology and Genetics, Siberian Branch of the Russian Academy of Sciences; all children and their parents signed informed consent for the examination. The program was uniform for all screenings and included a survey using a standard questionnaire, 2-fold measurement of blood pressure, anthropometry (height, body weight, chest, waist and hip circumferences), and a biochemical blood test for lipid profile. The levels of cardiometabolic risk factors were assessed in accordance with the latest Russian and international recommendations. Statistical data processing was performed using the SPSS for Windows 13 package.Results. The prevalence of hypercholesterolemia in adolescents in Novosibirsk over 35 years decreased from 22.3 to 3.0 % in boys and from 31.8 to 10.6 % in girls (p < 0.001). The highest prevalence of hypertension in adolescents was observed in 1989, then by 1994 its levels decreased and remained relatively stable until a decrease in 2014 with a subsequent increase, especially among boys, the prevalence of hypertension among whom in 2024 reached the 1989 level (17.3 % and 16.9 %, respectively). The greatest decrease in the frequency of excessive weight in adolescents relative to 1989 was observed in 1999: in boys – 2.7 times, in girls – 3.2 times. Since 2003, there has been a consistent increase in the prevalence of overweight among adolescents, primarily among boys, and by 2014 it exceeded the baseline values of the 1989 screening by 8 % in boys (21.6 versus 13.9 % (p < 0.01)) and by 3 % in girls (14.3 versus 11.5 % (p = 0.05)). At subsequent screenings, the frequency of overweight remained unchanged. The frequency of smoking among adolescents of both sexes decreased almost 10-fold from 1989 to 2024: from 45 % in 1989 to 5.5 % in 2024 among boys, and from 19 % to 2% among girls (p < 0.01), however, an increase in electronic smoking was noted. Over the past 5 years (2019–2024), the use of electronic cigarettes and gadgets among boys has doubled (from 6 up to 12 %) and three times among girls (from 3 to 9 %). The prevalence of reduced physical activity among adolescents remained high throughout the period, but in the last 15 years it has clearly decreased among boys (62 % in 2009 versus 37 % in 2024 (p < 0.01). Since 2009, screen time has increased: from 18 hours/week in 2009 for boys and 15 for girls to 30 hours/week in 2014 and remained at the same level in 2019. In 2024, screen time of the computer decreased, but phone time increased, which in total did not exceed the figures for 2014 and 2019 (33–35 hours/ week).Conclusions. Based on population screening of adolescents conducted in Novosibirsk over 35 years, the prevalence and long-term trends of cardiometabolic risk factors (arterial hypertension, dyslipoproteinemia, overweight and obesity, smoking and low physical activity) were identified.

Ecological and geochemical assessment of soils in residential areas of Eastern Transbaikalia

Relevance. Environmental pollution by mining wastes is one of the most urgent environmental problems. Aim. To determine the degree of soil pollution in the residential areas of Eastern Transbaikalia. Objects. Total soil pollution according to the Saet formula (Zc) was studied in 30 settlements of Eastern Transbaikalia, including 14 settlements related to mining. Methods. In order to determine the degree of soil contamination, the settlements were grouped: settlements at gold ore, molybdenum lead-zinc and rare-metal deposits, as well as settlements not related to mining. The factual material was obtained during the research under the basic projects of the Institute of Natural Resources, Ecology and Cryology of the Siberian Branch of the Russian Academy of Sciences from 2000 to 2022. In addition, published data and materials of the territorial geological funds (Chita) were used. The X-ray fluorescence method was used to determine the concentrations of chemical elements in analytical laboratories of the Geological Institute of SB RAS (Ulan-Ude), ISP-MS of ZAO "SGS Vostok Limited" (Chita). Results. Among the considered groups of settlements the following indicators of total soil contamination degree (Zc) were established: mining settlements of lead-zinc deposits – 68.87; gold deposits – 30.67; molybdenum deposits – 32.25; rare-metal deposits – 0.03; settlements not related to mining activity – 0.32. According to the total degree of soil contamination Zс, the settlements of lead-zinc deposits correspond to extremely hazardous, molybdenum deposits – hazardous; gold deposits – moderately hazardous; the settlements of rare-metal deposits and the ones not related to mining activities – low levels of pollution.

On the Anniversary of the Academician of the National Academy of Sciences of Belarus Stanislav Ivanovich Grib

Stanislav Ivanovich Grib, Doctor of Agricultural Sciences, Professor, an Honored Scientist of the Republic of Belarus, a Laureate of the State Prize of the Republic of Belarus, an Academician of the National Academy of Sciences (NAS) of Belarus, a Foreign Member of the Russian Academy of Sciences and the National Academy of Agrarian Sciences of Ukraine, a talented Belarusian scientist in the field of plant breeding, known in the country and abroad, the leader of the Belarusian scientific school in the area of breeding and seed production, an experienced organizer of agricultural science, turned 80 years old on August 6, 2024. He was the first in Belarus to scientifically substantiate and implement in practice a new scientific direction, that is, breeding of intensive varieties of grain crops with a yield of 10-12 t/ha of grain; developed methods for broadening genetic diversity and identifying genotypes that combine high productivity and good product quality with tolerance to biotic and abiotic environmental factors; substantiated the parameters of the model of intensive varieties; created and introduced into production systems of highly productive, resource-saving varieties of barley, triticale, and spring wheat. The results of his research have been published in more than 700 scientific works, including 12 monographs, books and textbooks. Stanislav Ivanovich is the author of eight inventions and 89 varieties of agricultural plants. Academician S.I. Grib, the leader of the scientific school of plant breeding in Belarus, trained four doctors and twelve candidates of science. S.I. Grib's achievements have been recognized abroad. He was elected a foreign member of the Russian Academy of Sciences and the National Academy of Agrarian Sciences of Ukraine, an Honorary Professor of the Siberian Branch of the Russian Academy of Sciences, a member of the European Association of Plant Breeders (EUCARPIA), and an Honorary Doctor of the Belarusian Agricultural Academy (BSAA). Stanislav Ivanovich was awarded the Order of the Badge of Honor, a diploma of the Supreme Council of the BSSR, medals and diplomas of the Exhibition of Economic Achievements, honorary diplomas of the National Academy of Sciences of Belarus, the Ministry of Agriculture and Food of the Republic of Belarus, and the Scientific and Practical Center of the National Academy of Sciences of Belarus for Agriculture.

Influence of Spring Burns on the Properties of Humus Horizon of Chernozem in the Southeast of Western Siberia

On the example of soils of the Basic Experimental Complex of the Institute of Atmospheric Optics, Siberian Branch of the Russian Academy of Sciences (Tomsk), the influence of spring grass burns on the properties of the upper layer of the humus horizon of Chernozems. In the areas that burned two months ago, 1, 2, 3 and 11 years ago, a total of 56 samples (5–9 replicates) were collected. We found a considerably high stability of the controlled properties of soils (cationic-anionic composition of water extract, content of grain-size fractions and mobile compounds of a wide range of elements, total C and N, organic carbon, pH value, basicity from carbonates) to pyrogenic effects from spring grass fires. Informative indicators reflecting a significant pyrogenic impact over the past 11 years were the content of mobile Ca, Mg and Sr, as well as water-soluble Mg2+ and basicity from carbonates. Their content is higher in the soils of young (0–3 years) burnt areas relative to the old (11 year old) burnt areas and unburnt areas. Among the studied parameters, the pH value, the content of mobile Ba and Sr, and grain-size fractions of 1–5, 5–10, and 10–50 µm, had the low coefficient of variation (20%), and content of water-soluble ammonium and mobile Li and Zn had the high coefficient of variation (70%).

Resilience of socio-ecological and energy systems: Intelligent information technologies for risk assessment of natural and technogenic threats

A method for studying the resilience of energy and socio-ecological systems is considered; it integrates approaches developed at the International Institute of Applied Systems Analysis and the Melentyev Institute of Energy Systems (MESI) of the Siberian Branch of the Russian Academy of Sciences. The article discusses in detail the methods of using intelligent information technologies, in particular semantic technologies and knowledge engineering (cognitive probabilistic modeling), which the authors propose to use in assessing the risks of natural and man-made threats to the resilience of the energy sector and social and ecological systems. More attention is paid to the study and adaptation of the integral indicator of quality of life, which makes it possible to combine these interdisciplinary studies.

Correction of microecological imbalance in children who have suffered from multisystem inflammatory syndrome associated with SARS‐CoV‐2 in the post‐rehabilitation period

To conduct a study of the quality of life of children who have suffered from multisystem inflammatory syndrome (MIS‐C) associated with SARSCoV‐2 in the post‐rehabilitation period against the background of correction of microecological imbalance.The study involved 49 children aged 2 to 12 years who underwent MIS‐C associated with SARS‐CoV‐2 and received treatment in a hospital (DGKB No. 3 in Novosibirsk), and then underwent rehabilitation on an outpatient basis. The duration of rehabilitation was 7–8 weeks. All children were prescribed a course of additional rehabilitation for 30 days in order to correct microecological imbalance, which included: Biovestin, a dietary supplement in liquid form, containing bifidobacteria of the Bifidobacterium longum MC‐42 strain; the official drug, Kudesan, (active ingredient Coenzyme Q10); and the official drug, Succinic Acid. The assessment of physical, social, educational, emotional and psychological functioning, as well as quality of life as an integrating indicator before and after a comprehensive rehabilitation course using the parental form of the Reds OL Generic Core Scales questionnaire (Russian version) was carried out.After the rehabilitation course, children who underwent MIS‐C associated with SARS‐CoV‐2 showed signs of dysfunction of various organs and systems, which may be the result of an imbalance in the microbial ecosystem and requires mandatory correction. The introduction of a probiotic product and drugs affecting metabolic processes into the rehabilitation course led to a decrease in inflammatory reactions, as well as normalisation of metabolic processes and increased oxygenation, which improved the condition of the children and their quality of life.Federal Research Center for Fundamental and Translational Medicine (FRC FTM), Siberian Branch, Russian Academy of Sciences

Richard Maack's Vilyui expedition in the study of avifauna and gallinaceous birds (Gallinaceae) of Eastern Siberia

The article is dedicated to the 170th anniversary of the Vilyuisk (Yakutia) expedition organised by the Siberian (Irkutsk) branch of the Imperial Russian Geographical Society (1853-1885). It was led by Richard Karlovich Maack (Germ. Richard Otto Maack), a Russian naturalist of German origin and explorer of Siberia and the Far East. It also contains some information on the Pribaikalia and Transbaikalia, taken along the way during the subsequent Amur (1855-1856) and Ussuri (1859-1960) expeditions. The route, dates, and composition of the expedition are described and the contribution of the scientist to various fields of natural science and, above all, to the study of vertebrates of the region is evaluated. Scientists have identified the habitat of amphibians and reptiles (4 species), birds (121), mammals (34), which is relatively large against the background of regional studies conducted in Eastern Siberia at that time. According to the lists of bird species published in the fundamental work of the scientist "Vilyuisky district of the Yakut region" [1883-1887], the distribution of 5 species of Gallinaceous birds (Gallinaceae) in the middle of the XIX century was revealed – Hazel Grouse, Western and Black-billied Capercaillies, Black Grouse, Willow Ptarmigan. For Transbaikalia and Pribaikalia, the habitat of two more species is noted - Gray and Bearded Partridges. The Common Pheasant was accounted for by R. K. Maack only in the Amur region and the Amur region (Far East). In general, over the century and a half of the history of studying Gallinaceous birds, their species composition has practically not changed in the researcher's work area. In Yakutia, it was replenished with species from the eastern and southern regions, living there Rock Partridge and Siberian Grouse. On the scale of Eastern Siberia, only the Pheasant is currently supplementing the Gallinaceous birds list as a new species in the region, documented in the south of Eastern Siberia – in the Eastern Sayan bordering the Baikal region and in some places of Transbaikalia (not yet precisely confirmed).

WITHDRAWN: Degradation of phenol in ground and distilled waters by nanosecond discharge plasma in air

Abstract This article has been withdrawn by IOP Publishing following the discovery that several authors are affiliated with an institution (Institute of High Current Electronics, Siberian Branch of the Russian Academy of Sciences) that is subject to sanctions by the US government. To ensure compliance with sanctions regulations, this article has been withdrawn from IOPscience.

Formation of Competences of Librarian-Bibliographer — Popularizer of Open Science in Vocational Training

There is a lack of attention to the practical implementation by libraries of citizen science projects, science communication and popularization of open science, including outside the academic environment. This situation is due to their relatively recent appearance in the field of researchers’ attention, as well as to the insufficient formation of the necessary competencies among librarians (especially those who graduated before the introduction of competency-based bachelor’s degree programmes).The study aims to address two objectives: 1) identification of specific competences required for a popularizer of open science in a library; 2) development of a structural and functional model of formation of such competences in vocational training.The competences necessary for a librarian-bibliographer — popularizer of open science are proposed. They are related to project and communicative activities, social partnership, support of scientific research, formation and presentation of content, including media content. The methods of mass work are important, as well as the organization of multifunctional library space, its zoning and navigation in order to ensure the comfort of users needed for the organization of citizen science hubs or centers of scientific cooperation. The structural and functional model of formation of such competences in the framework of additional professional education is presented, taking into account the presence of the following factors: previous unsystematized knowledge, skills and abilities based on the librarian’s work experience; theoretical and practical training; application of the acquired knowledge, skills and abilities in practical activities immediately after successful completion of the advanced training course. Such realization is based both on the presence of external motivation of the librarian and on his/her knowledge of open science (most often related to the concept of open access) and principles of its functioning. Interactive forms and technologies are noted, including in the assessment phase, using remote working tools to keep the trainees motivated as well as integrating them into the open science environment. In addition, the specific working conditions of the librarian should be analyzed when selecting tasks — this can be a decisive factor in the personal interest of the learner. The basis for the implementation and testing of this approach is laid in three modules of the advanced training course “Library for Open Science” of the State Public Scientific and Technical Library of the Siberian Branch of the Russian Academy of Sciences. The results of the course show a high degree of development of skills linked to communication and project activities, but further adaptation of the material related to the legal framework is required.

The Role of External Signs of Multi-volume Editions in the Reconstruction of Kolyvan-Voskresensky Mining Plants Book Collection

The purpose of the article is to determinate the role of the external signs in the multi-volume editions in the book marking and to solve the practical problems of reconstruction of the original composition of the book collection of Kolyvan-Voskresensky mining plants (KVMP) for the period of the XVIIIth – early XIXth centuries. This topic is considered in continuation of such issues as the reconstruction of KVMP book collection, which has already attracted the attention of our predecessors, such as formation of the fund, its cataloguing, redistribution among official Altai libraries and others. For the first time one speaks not on mechanical fixation of certain features of the copies, but on the study of these characteristics “interaction mechanisms” under the conditions of redistribution of preserved copies among different Siberian repositories. The focus is only on the signs of the early period of the existence of the book collection: stamp imprints, textual and numerical service records, specific features of bindings etc. The emphasis on early signs is due to an appeal to the earliest accounting document – “Inventory of books of Barnaul State Library, compiled by P. K. Frolov” (1809). This makes it possible to show in detail the connection between the signs on the books and the articles corresponding to these books official document and to determine the original composition of different multi-volume editions or, on the contrary avoid combining volumes that do not correspond to each other into one set. The structure of the article is determined by analysis of numerous details associated with each copy from three state repositories: State Public Scientific Technological Library of the Siberian branch of Russian Academy of Sciences, Novosibirsk State Regional Scientific Library, Research Library of Tomsk State University. The main object of the study is records of “ordinary” and “private” copy numbers, official numerical records, handwritten evidences on the inclusion of numerous drawings in book blocks as an integral part of these editions, different styles of crossing out typographical letters with ferrous ink and other signs. The features of stamp imprints are taken into account. In some cases the paramount importance of the binding characteristics is shown. The role of external signs in combining disparate copies as sets of multi-volume editions is recognized as leading. It is concluded that not just recording, but rather a thorough study of the external features of the extant sets and odd volumes of multi-volume editions is one of the basic conditions for the successful reconstruction of the book collection of KVMP.

The Database “The Library of Varvara Pavlovna Adrianova-Peretz” in the State Public Scientific and Technological Library of the Siberian Branch of the Russian Academy of Sciences

Building the database “The library of Varvara Pavlovna Adrianova-Peretz” in the IRBIS64 library automation system revealed a number of problems related to books bibliographical records. This distributed book collection is preserved in the Rare Books and Manuscripts Department of the State Public Scientific and Technological Library of the Siberian Branch of the Russian Academy of Sciences (RAS SB) and in the library of the Department of Old Russian Literature of the RAS Institute of Russian Literature (The Pushkin House). The database seeding based on the study of “The Adrianova” book collection de visu, enables to eliminate invalid information in the SPSTL SB RAS e-catalogue and to provide the more convenient and faster access to the books in the unique memorial library of the outstanding Russian scientist. The database is of interest to the scholars of the humanities and readers interested in the literary studies, history, culture and folklore. The author characterizes the database as the comprehensive bibliographical descriptions of the collection copies. He lists the main special reference sources used in the process. The findings of the study of Novosibirsk part of Adrianova collection are characterized. The author discusses the prospects for the studies of the two collection parts to build the aggregated database of the distributed book collection with the following publishing of V. P. Adrianova-Peretz’ library catalog.

Baikal Institute of Nature Management, Siberian Branch, Russian Academy of Sciences: Its Contribution to the Sustainable Development Strategy

Baikal Institute of Nature Management, Siberian Branch, Russian Academy of Sciences: Its Contribution to the Sustainable Development Strategy

Potato productivity on the background of the entomopathogenic fungus <i>Metarhizium robertsii</i> application in production trials

For the first time in Western Siberia (Novosibirsk region), two-year production trials of an experimental prototype of a drug based on the entomopathogenic fungus Metarhizium robertsii have been conducted. Strain P-72 isolated from the dead larvae of Colorado potato beetle Leptinotarsa decemlineata Say from the collection of microorganisms of the Institute of Systematics and Ecology of Animals of the Siberian Branch of the Russian Academy of Sciences was used in this work. Species identification of the fungus was performed based on sequencing of the elongation factor gene region EF1α. The ability of the preparation to significantly increase the parameters of potato yield structure elements throughout the whole vegetation period was shown. A reliable increase in the number of surviving sprouts by 1.4 times, the number of stems and tubers by 1.5 times was found. The growth-stimulating effect of using the preparation based on entomopathogenic fungus was manifested in the increase of plant weight by the flowering phase. The average yield increase for two years amounted to 36.0% in the variant with application of M. robertsii significantly exceeding the productivity of potatoes in the control. The level of profitability of potato production with the use of entomopathogenic fungus M. robertsii increased to 92.0% (with 50.0% in the control) due to the increase in gross yield and improved quality of marketable products. Infestation of new harvest tubers with rhizoctoniose significantly decreased in the variant including treatment with entomopathogenic fungus: the number of tubers with sclerotia decreased 2.8 times compared to the control, which eventually led to an increase in the number of healthy tubers and a significant (2.5 times) decrease in the sclerotial index.