Paleolithic age in Primorye: the problems of division into periods

The article considers various views on the division into periods of the Paleolithic age in the Russian Primorye from the very beginning of their formation to the present day moment. While analyzing the more than 50 years’ history of accumulation of the source and information bases the author argues his own viewpoint on the problem under consideration. He also tries to systematize the basic interdisciplinary criteria some of which are of specific regional character. These criteria can be used to define the chronological stages of the Paleolithic archeological age in the area. The article states the consistent pattern of the further correction, addition and elaboration of the proposed solution for one of the key issues of study of the ancient history of the region.