Formation and development of titanium production in the Urals (mid. 20th - frontier 1980-1990’s) in the writings of researchers

Subject analysis this article is a reflection of the process of formation and development of titanium industry in the Urals during the period from mid - 20th century to the turn of 1980-1990s in the writings of researchers. Methods were used: the comparative-historical periodization, systematize, classification. There are two periods in the domestic industry: periodization Soviet and post-Soviet; their similarities and differences. The authors intention was-possible fully to investigate the purported subject and determine on that basis, “white spots” in historiography themes, problems, and prospects for further research. Examines some specialized foreign editions. Final conclusion: history of titanium production, both in the scale Russia and Urals has not received full coverage either in domestic or in foreign literature. There is a need to establish a comprehensive study of its development since so far. Particular attention should be paid to such problems.