History of Science and Engineering Annotation << Back Standardization as One of Defining Factors of Development of Domestic Power in the First Half of 20th Century J.D. Buharina, N.D. Buharina In article historical preconditions and the conditions which have affected process of origin of the state system of standardization of the USSR in first half XX century are considered. The role of an establishment of uniform standards and norms on the power equipment in development warmly- and electric power industry is estimated. Key words: electric power industry; power system; standardization; congress; electrification; the standard. E-mail: nanatal1102@yandex.ru