For almost half a century, this collective monograph was the only scientific publication dedicated to the history of Kuzbass. However, accumulated new factual material, together with a significant expansion of the historiographical and source base, requires the preparation of a new monograph. The article states the urgency of the problem, features a source and historiography analysis, settles territorial and chronological framework. The author introduces modern methodological guidelines for the preparation of a new «History of Kuzbass». It should rely on a wide range of sources, its material must be set out precisely and specifically, its main object of study should be society and people; the analysis of previously closed issues (such as self-government, administrative division, activities of religious affiliations, relations between Russian and indigenous populations) should be made significant. Particular attention in the preparation of the new monograph should be given to the formation of the mentality and the conditions of life of the population residing in theterritory o fKuzbass.