Role of the engineer I.H. Aleksandrov in the use of power resources of the Angara river (30-ies of the �� century)

Oleksandr Isaenko

Abstract— In the article the contribution of engineer and academician I.H. Aleksandrov (1875-1936) to the solution of the power providing problems in Eastern Siberia has been highlighted. The article describes the role of the Angara river in the USSR national economy forming as well. The Angara problem in I.H. Aleksandrov's scientific research papers turned into the problem of radical transformations in the whole Eastern Siberia. Working out the Angara problem solutions I.H. Aleksandrov paid much attention to developing the Eastern Siberia population's culture due to its drastic changes after the erection of great power and industrial plants. Being a scientist and an engineer, I.H. Aleksandrov, nevertheless, stressed the necessity of creating proper living conditions for people connected directly or indirectly with industrial advancements of the region. Ivan Havrylovych Aleksandrov considered the problem of Angara and the Yenisey basin not only as a scientist or engineer, but also as a statesman who took care of technical and economic strengthening of the country leading to growth of people's welfare and culture.

Key words: Ivan Alexandrov, Angara, hydropower, Eastern Siberia