CONTRIBUTION OF THE NADRA GROUP TO THE DEVELOPMENT OF MODERN GEOLOGICAL EDUCATION

The contribution of the NADRA Group to the development of geological education in Ukraine is featured. The main areas of its activity are highlighted, including the support of the Geological Faculty (ERI «Institute of Geology») at the Taras Shevchenko National University of Kyiv (KNU), advanced training of industry employees, geological education of schoolchildren, publication of specialized books and the professional magazine «Geologist of Ukraine» in particular. At the Geological Faculty of KNU four classrooms were renovated and equipped with computers, the auditorium named after Prof. Olgierd L. Einor was established, the premises of the Geological Museum were reorganized and renovated, etc. The valuable charitable assistance was provided during student geological field courses, namely the fuel, student accommodation, meals, field equipment, and the like. Many youth quizzes, olympiads, excursions, quests, festivals, conferences were carried out at the expense of NADRA Group. With its assistance, the clubs of paleontology, geology and geological local history were organized for students. NADRA Group has initiated the writing and publishing the book «Essays on the history of geological research at Kiev University» (1999). Since its first issue in 2003, the «Geologist of Ukraine» magazine has been published thanks to the information and financial support of NADRA Group. In 2008 it was published materials for the centenary of Prof. Einor. The «Treatises of the Tutkovsky Institute» were published during 2009 – 2011 at the expense of the company. The book by Rostislav Furduy «Brother of the Sun and Wind» (2011) was addressed to young geologists in Ukraine and published on the occasion of the 20th anniversary of the company. In the same period, the work on the project «Depths of the Earth, the spiritual depths» was started, the essence of which was to encourage schoolchildren to study geology and related disciplines. The important components of geological education as advanced training, courses on the modern technologies, lectures by leading domestic and foreign experts, conferences, seminars, and trainings are very relevant. In general, the activities of NADRA Group are aimed at introducing leading decisions into the practice, developing educational institutions, and disseminating knowledge among the geological community. Over its thirty-year history, the NADRA GROUP has made a great contribution to the development of the geological industry in Ukraine and abroad.

The Twenty-five-year activity results of the Interdisciplinary scientific workshop-conference “Earth Planet System” at the geological faculty of the Lomonosov Moscow State University

At the current level of differentiation of sciences, we could compare achievements of each of them with a quote taken out of context. We know such a procedure holds a high risk, since it could change scientific ideas and meanings fundamentally. In the framework of epistemology, context is the totality of the results of all sciences, i.e. all modern knowledge about the object of study. In the framework of epistemology, context is the totality of the results of all sciences, i.e. all modern knowledge about the object of study; in our case we're talking about knowledge of planet Earth. To some extent mitigate the inevitability of modern sciences separation from this context, the Interdisciplinary Workshop (conference) “Earth Planet System” has been held for 25 years at the Geological Faculty of Lomonosov Moscow State University. In the framework of this Workshop, representatives of numerous sciences and humanities discuss a wide range of problems of life on our planet.

Educational standards of the geological faculty of Moscow State University: The search for answers to the challenges of our time

Outlines the history of the formation of layered geological formations at MSU. The features of independently established educational standards and curricula at the geological faculty of Moscow state University are considered. The difficulties encountered in the formation of the structure of educational standards, curriculum development and transition to the system of credits are analyzed. Questions of formation of structure of educational process in a magistracy on the basis of master's programs, instead of on profiles of preparation, as in a bachelor's degree are brought up.

GEOLOGICAL FACULTY – 75 YEARS OLD!

The history of the creation and development of the Geological Faculty (Educational-scientific "Institute of Geology") at the Taras Shevchenko National University of Kyiv is briefly described, the development of the geological school of the University of Kyiv and its role in the creation of the National Academy of Sciences and the Geological Service of Ukraine are described. The structure of the Institute, personnel structure, directions and problems of preparation of higher education graduates at the present stage are considered. A significant role of scientific work in the educational process is shown, directions of such a work are outlined. The high level of preparation of students, their achievements in the educational and scientific spheres, participation in international educational structures, and the problems of employment are characterized. It is shown that the Institute carries out extensive international cooperation, conducts research and exploration work in many countries of the world, and teaching staff of the Institute is involved in lecturing at leading universities of the world. Thus, the Institute is a unique educational and scientific structure, where all educational specialties and specializations of the educational geological branch of Ukraine are presented, which is capable of ensuring the high quality and continuity of geological education starting with students of grades 9–10 (junior specialist) and ending with specialists of the highest level (candidates and doctors of sciences).

FORGOTTEN PAGES OF HISTORY: A. P. BYSTROV (1899–1959)

The article is devoted to the outstanding scientist anatomist, paleontologist, doctor of biological sciences, lieutenant-colonel of medical service A. P. Bystrov (1899–1959), who lived only 60 years. Twenty-five years he was connected with the military department, two years worked inMoscowin the Paleontological Institute, the last 13 years of his life he taught at the geological faculty ofLeningradstate university.