CAPITAL CONSTRUCTION IN KUZBASS COAL INDUSTRY (1981 – 1985)

Abstract

The paper researches the reasons of stagnation that progressed Kuzbass coal industry in the 1980s. On the basis of archival materials and the local press, the authors study the complex of the problems which “contributed” to this process, connected with the organization of capital construction and its financing. The research reveals the imbalance of the volume of annual state tasks and the material opportunities of contractors available in the region and personnel potential. Positive and negative consequences of changes in structure of departmental construction trusts and administrations are noted. Discrepancy between the increasing capacity rates of ferroconcrete constructions plants and volumes of their production is established. Active participation of miners in mountain and capital works in the intra-contract and inhouse ways is shown. The effective measures directed on coordination of contract organizations’ actions are allocated. Activity of the party and economic staff aimed at timely commissioning of important starting objects is analysed.