Training Manual . — October, UGNTU, 2013. — 92 s. — ISBN 978-5-93105-185-7 . The manual describes the features of the formation of natural bitumen deposits, its rheological properties and component composition in Russia. On the example of the development of the largest deposits of natural bitumen located on the territory of Tataria, factors influencing the effectiveness of various technologies for its production are investigated. A methodology for optimizing these technologies is proposed in order to increase the productivity of production wells. The manual can be useful to technology specialists engaged in the operation of bitumen and high-viscosity oils, as well as students studying in the specialty 130503 "Development and exploitation of oil fields" .