History of Science and Engineering Annotation << Back MODERNIZATION OF REGIONAL INDUSTRY: ULYANOVSK EXPERIENCE (1961-1991 YEARS) A.V. Prohorov, E.A. Burdin The processes of industrial modernization of the Ulyanovsk region in 1961–1991 years, Including the expansion of the industrial base of the region. The factors and the general features of the development of the regional industry, special attention is paid to the analysis of industry structure and dynamics of indicators of major products and unique achievements in scientifi c and technological progress enterprises. For the fi rst time the question of folding regional identity through the development of industrial processes. The conclusions that the region has become predominantly industrial in the mid-1950s. For regional enterprises were characterized by a high degree of militarization and the trend towards consolidation, and dominant branches are engineering and metalworking and light industry, and among the factors of economic development has played a leading role ideological. Keywords: modernization; industry; regional identity; Ulyanovsk region. Contacts: Е-mail: burdin_e@mail.ru Pp. 040-051.