GENERAL LANDSCAPE STUDIES AND GEOECOLOGY, GEOLOGY, HYDROGEOLOGY AND GEOLOGY OF OIL AND GAS AT ASTRAKHAN STATE UNIVERSITY

The purpose of the work is a historical review of the development of Earth Sciences at Astrakhan State University (ASU), key research issues in the field of landscape science, geoecology, geology, hydrogeology and oil and gas geology, as well as the consideration of scientific research of candidates and doctors of sciences who have contributed to the development of natural sciences at ASU. Methods. The paper uses: the method of complex scientific analysis, comparative analysis, statistical method, study and application of available literary and scientific materials. Results. The directions of the Earth Sciences, the study of which continues at the present time, are described. Scientific work on the study of various aspects of geology, exploration and development of natural minerals, hydrogeology and geology of oil and gas, landscape studies, urban studies, remote sensing of the earth, technosphere safety and hydrology at Astrakhan State University is active and diverse. Conclusions. New knowledge and discoveries are obtained based on the achieved results and traditions of the university, but at the same timewith the use of the latest technologies and equipment, which allows you to more fully explore many features of the region, especially valuable for improving the efficiency of the scientific industry.