Heritage and modernity

Summary

The history of the establishment and development of NII VODGEO JSC – one of the biggest state water research centers in the country in the changing political and economic conditions from the moment the institute was founded until the 2020s – is briefly outlined. The stages of the emergence and development of DAR/VODGEO JSC – an integrated design and survey, research and production enterprise for water supply, wastewater disposal, hydraulic engineering, engineering hydrogeoecology and environmental protection, that was founded in the early 1990s on the basis of NII VODGEO for the practical application of the Institute scientific studies. The up-to-date information on the activities of NII VODGEO and DAR/VODGEO Group is provided.

Key words

water supply , water disposal , environmental protection , hydraulic engineering , engineering hydrogeoecology , NII VODGEO , DAR/VODGEO

Water supply and wastewater disposal systems – engineering art for the benefit of people: on the occasion of the 110th anniversary of the birth of Academician of the Russian Academy of Sciences S. V. Iakovlev

Summary

The role of Sergei Vasil’evich Iakovlev, Academician of the Russian Academy of Sciences, in establishing and developing water supply and wastewater disposal systems is considered. The developments and projects of the scientist have been implemented in many cities of our country. S. V. Iakovlev made a significant contribution to the development of the water industry. S. I. Yakovlev, was establishing and supporting international cooperation with water professionals from many countries, and had great authority among his foreign colleagues. The role of the scientist is also great in training young water professionals. He left behind many worthy students who inherited the helm of their teacher.

Key words

water supply , wastewater treatment , water disposal , water resources , NII VODGEO , S. V. Iakovlev