Life and Work of Lieutenant Colonel of Militia Alexey N. Ovchinnikov in 1920s – 1941

This article reconstructs the early history of the Soviet militia in Western Siberia. The research was based on the personal archive of Lieutenant Colonel A. N. Ovchinnikov and previously unpublished official documents stored in the archives of the Ministry of Internal Affairs in the Altai Krai and in the Novosibirsk Region. The research featured A. N. Ovchinnikov’s professional activity and personal participation in the development of militia in the Altai Krai and Kuzbass. When A. N. Ovchinnikov joined the militia forces, the institution was undergoing some radical reforms, e.g. it merged with the Joint State Political Directorate, became militarized and politicized, etc. In the 1920s – 1940s, the Soviet militia turned into a command and administrative system that made collectivization and industrialization possible. Militia officers were evaluated not only by their professional qualities, but also by their party affiliation, political views, and education. The sources made it possible to reveal A. N. Ovchinnikov’s personal position in the process of militia development in the 1930s – 1940s. Despite the constant personnel shortage and the low level of education, the party managed to improve the discipline, qualifications, moral qualities, and political consciousness of militia officers, thus increasing their performance. The authors believe that personal historic narratives can be a valuable contribution to the historical studies of Soviet militia.

Assessment of genetic diversity and phylogenetic relationships in Black Pied cattle in the Novosibirsk Region using microsatellite markers

There are currently over a thousand indigenous cattle breeds well adapted to local habitat conditions thanks to their long history of evolution and breeding. Identification of the genetic variations controlling the adaptation of local cattle breeds for their further introduction into the genome of highly productive global breeds is a matter of great relevance. Studying individual populations of the same breed with the use of microsatellite markers makes it possible to assess their genetic diversity, relationships, and breed improvement potential. Although the Black Pied breed is the most common dairy cattle breed in Russia, there are only a few studies on genetic diversity in local Black Pied populations in some Russian regions. The goal of the present study was to analyze the genetic diversity in Black Pied cattle populations in the Novosibirsk Region and compare them with other Russian populations; to identify significantly divergent populations with a view to preserving them under the programs aimed at maintaining the genetic diversity of the domestic Black Pied breed. DNA samples from 4788 animals of the Black Pied breed from six breeding enterprises in the Novosibirsk Region have been studied using 11 microsatellite markers. No significant differences in genetic variability parameters were found between individual populations. Private alleles have been identified in five out of six populations. Five populations have shown inbreeding coefficient values (FIS) below zero, which indicates heterozygosity excess. The population distribution test, principal component analysis, FST and DEST values, cluster analysis, and phylogenetic analysis have revealed two populations genetically distinct from the others. Essentially, the genetic diversity parameters of the six studied Black Pied cattle populations from the Novosibirsk Region show no significant differences from other Russian populations of the breed. Excess heterozygosity is observed in most breeding enterprises, which is a sign of a low inbreeding rate. To maintain the genetic diversity of the Russian Black Pied cattle, we recommend focusing on the two populations with significant genetic distinctions from the others.

On the question of the use of inter-settlement territories in the structure of urban agglomerations

The article discusses the reasons that contribute to the formation of agglomerations on the territory of the Novosibirsk region, overpopulation of urban areas that make up the agglomerations, as well as the reasons for the decrease in rural inhabited space on the territory of municipalities located within the boundaries of the regions of the region, both within the agglomeration itself and on the territory districts of the region located outside the agglomeration. The results of the influence of urban agglomerations on the state of agricultural lands located within and outside the specified agglomerations are considered. An analogy is drawn between these processes in relation to agricultural lands with lands of the named category located on the territory of the Russian Federation. A possible solution to these problems is proposed, providing for the development of conceptual approaches, including the introduction of phased structural and investment measures.

Assessing the Preparedness to Work in an Active Company on the Basis of Sociological Research

Based on the statistics, because of the survey of Novosibirsk region residents, we studied data on personal readiness for activity in work, to flexibility, to adaptability. Employees should be able to assess the real situation, and should be able to be creative. Businesses are moving to a flexible organization, flexible working conditions. It is increasingly worrying workers and businesses. The article takes on special relevance in the context of the search and activation of new sources of economic development with the introduction of a new methodology for the management of Agile. The assessment was satisfactory. Self-assessment of the potential of workers has been reasonable. The level of independence was adequate. The desire to participate in a new type of economy with commercialization is unsatisfactory. The desire to participate in scientific developments, discoveries, inventions is unsatisfactory. The validity of the study's findings is based on self-assessments of ability, preparedness (competence) and desire (motivation) activities, mainly for work and continuous education.

Characteristics of the Dynamics of Living Standard Indicators of the Novosibirsk Region Population

The article presents a comparative analysis of the dynamics of indicators of living standards of the population in the Novosibirsk region, the Siberian Federal District and the Russian Federation as a whole. The aim of the study is to determine how the indicators of the standard of living of the population of the Novosibirsk region relate to similar indicators for the Russian Federation and the Siberian Federal District and to identify the presence of general and special trends, patterns in changes during the period under review. Data from the Federal State Statistics Service, including data from its territorial bodies and data from the Ministry of Internal Affairs of the Russian Federation were used as an information base. At the initial stage of the study, the authors calculated the share of the population with monetary incomes below the subsistence level for the Siberian Federal District, since Rosstat does not consider this indicator for the level of federal districts, and a number of nominal indicators adjusted for real prices. The growth rate of all the indicators under consideration for the study period was then calculated. The work used a dynamics analysis and an approach based on a combination of statistical, systemic and comparative analysis methods. Based on the study, we can say that most indicators of the standard of living of the population for the Novosibirsk region correspond to the trends observed in the Russian Federation and the Siberian Federal District. In the case of some indicators, such as the level of employment, the incidence per 1000 people, etc., it can be stated that the growth rate is multi-directional compared to the Russian Federation and the Siberian Federal district. In general, the authors did not see any patterns in the dynamics of changes in indicators for NSOs. The study covers 2011-2018, with few exceptions.

Numerical study of the imaging capabilities of the pre-Jurassic complex of the Tomsk and Novosibirsk regions

Background and aim. The complexity of the structures of the Paleozoic deposits of Western Siberia requires the use of specialized methods for seismic data processing. However, the standard time processing procedures are still used in Western Siberia. Therefore, in this work, the goal is to study of seismic processing procedures for the construction of high-quality images of the pre-Jurassic complex in Western Siberia. Materials and methods. A comparative analysis of time and depth processing was carried out in the paper on realistic synthetic data and models from Western Siberia containing the pre-Jurassic complex. Numerical examples are calculated for synthetic data obtained from two realistic seismic models. To create the first model, various geological and geophysical data from the Tomsk region are used. The most difficult areas of the Paleozoic in this model are steeply dipping carbonate structures and intrusive formations with steep slopes and outcropping to the erosion surface. Another model was built based on the seismic data processing results in the area of the Maloichskoye and Verkh-Tarskoye fields in the Novosibirsk region. Based on these data, the main horizons and a system of sub-vertical faults, characteristic of the pre-Jurassic deposits of the Novosibirsk region, were identified. Seismic data processing was carried out with an emphasis on the possibility of object-oriented migration. Results. It is shown that the time processing of seismic data is insufficient and the need for deep processing to construct kinematically correct images of pre-Jurassic deposits. We also compared migration algorithms based on Gaussian beams and found that object-oriented migration gives the best quality results.

New records of Geometridae and Noctuidae (Insecta: Lepidoptera) from Omsk and Novosibirsk Regions of Russia

Nine species of Lepidoptera from the territory of Omsk and Novosibirsk Regions are reported. Four species are new to Omsk Region, among them, Panchrysia ornata (Bremer, 1864), Sympistis campicola Lederer, 1853, Pseudohadena argyllostigma (Varga & Ronkay, 1991), Orthosia cerasi (Fabricius, 1775). Six species are new to Novosibirsk region, among them Eupithecia carpophillata Staudinger, 1897, Idaea nitidata (Herrich-Schäffer, 1861), Sympistis campicola Lederer, 1853, Sidemia spilogramma (Rambur, 1871), Polia malchani (Draudt, 1934), Sideridis lampra Schawerda, 1913.

Analysis of the results of the performance of participants of the regional stage of the All-Russian Olympiad of schoolchildren on the subject of "Physical culture"

The introduction presents the structure of the All-Russian Olympiad for schoolchildren, its stages. Some difficulties in its organization and attitude towards it in comparison with other subject Olympiads are noted. The purpose of the article is to analyze the dynamics of the performance of participants in the regional stage of the All-Russian Olympiad for schoolchildren in the subject “Physical culture” in the Novosibirsk region from 2017 to 2021 in order to draw attention to the weaknesses in the performance and plan targeted preparation for the Olympiad, achieving results at the final stage. Materials and methods. In the period 2017-2021, on the basis of the Novosibirsk Pedagogical University, the regional stage of the All-Russian Olympiad for schoolchildren in the subject “Physical culture” was held. Observation, comparative analysis of the results of the performance of schoolchildren made it possible to reveal the presence of interest on the part of the younger generation of Russians in such a subject as “Physical culture”, as well as to reveal weaknesses in the organization and preparation for this event. Research results. Monitoring of the total number of schoolchildren, as well as the average score, which was shown in the theoretical, methodological and practical rounds among boys and girls, as expected, showed the interest and better preparation of boys in this subject. Conclusion. The materials of the article will help to plan targeted preparation for the All-Russian Olympiad in order to achieve high results in the final stage of the Olympiad.

New cultivar of soybean Gorinskaya

The paper presents results of research into breeding of the new soybean cultivar Gorinskaya by the methods of hybridization and individual selection. Soybean varieties SibNIIK-315 (female parent) and Fiskebi V (male parent) were used as a starting material. The studies were carried out in the forest-steppe zone of the Western Siberia (Novosibirsk region). Soybean Gorinskaya belongs to the Manchu subspecies. The plants have a light brown (reddish) pubescence of the stem, leaves, beans. The growth pattern and the type of apex is intermediate, the number of branches is 1–3, the angle of branching is 20–30 degrees, the bush is compressed. The height to the first branch is 6–10 cm, the attachment height of the lower pod is 10–13 cm. The beans are distributed evenly throughout the plant. The length of the stem is 55–75 cm, the number of internodes on the stem is 12–15. The inflorescence is a small-flowered raceme of 3-5 flowers. The corolla is purple in color. The pods are slightly curved with a pointed tip; when ripe, they acquire a brown color. The seeds are elongated-oval, greenish-yellow in color, without pigmentation. The seed hilum is brown. The cultivar is the grain variety for use. The yield in the competitive variety testing reached 29.4 c / ha. The mass of seeds per plant is 10–12 g, the mass of 1000 seeds is 150–160 g. The number of seeds per pod is 2-3; the average number of pods per 1 productive node is 2-3. The protein content in seeds is 35-38, fat – 17-19%. Duration of the vegetative period is 100-105 days. The cultivar is medium resistant to diseases, cold, drought, and soil salinity. In 2018, the Gorinskaya soybean variety was included in the State Register of Breeding Achievements Approved for Use in the Russian Federation for the East Siberian region.