Biographical Publications as a Means of Recording Scientific and Industrial Achievements of the Region: The Experience of the Series "National Heritage of Russia. Outstanding Scientists of the Urals" and "Creators of the Ural Industry"

The article is devoted to the analysis of the experience in preparing and publishing the biographical series of scientific monographs "National Heritage of Russia. Outstanding Scientists of the Urals" and "Creators of the Ural Industry" as tools for recording and popularizing the scientific and industrial heritage of the region. The need to document and perpetuate the achievements of scientists and industrial leaders who have made a significant contribution to the development of science and industry is driven by the growing interest in regional history and the demand for reliable biographical studies. The aim of the study is to explore the mechanisms of creating and implementing these series and to identify successful practices of collaboration between the scientific community, government structures, and industrial enterprises. The article analyzes the stages of monograph preparation, including work with various sources, expert involvement, and organizational aspects. The main results of the study include the systematization of accumulated experience, the assessment of the series’ contribution to the formation of a scientific information base on outstanding regional figures, and the determination of prospects for the further development of biographical research. The authors emphasize the importance of continuing the study and promotion of the scientific and industrial heritage of the Urals as a key factor in strengthening national identity and forming the country’s scientific elite.

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