Proceedings of the Academy of Sciences of the USSR . Geographical and Geophysical . 1941. No. 1”, published by the team of authors, is a unique collection of scientific articles that immerses the reader in the world of geographical and geophysical research of the early 1940s. This volume, released in an acute historical context, reflects the current scientific achievements and problems faced by the country in the run-up to the war. This collection contains works devoted to various aspects of geography and geophysics, including natural resources research, climate change, as well as methods of cartography and geodesy. Each article is imbued with the spirit of scientific search and the desire to understand the world around us, which makes this work not only historically valuable, but also relevant for modern researchers. The reader will be able to find here both theoretical developments and practical studies that can be useful for students, graduate students and professionals in the field of geography and geophysics . This book will be of interest not only to researchers and students, but also to everyone who is fond of the history of science and wants to understand how geographical and geophysical knowledge developed in difficult times. It will be a real discovery for fans of scientific literature, historians and anyone interested in natural phenomena and their impact on human life. The topics raised in this volume cover a wide range of issues, from the study of the Earth's crust and its structure to the analysis of climatic conditions and their impact on economic activity. In an environment where science had to adapt to the challenges of the times, these studies became the basis for further discoveries and developments. The book emphasizes the importance of a scientific approach in solving practical problems and shows how knowledge can be used to improve the life of society. The style of the authors, gathered under the auspices of the Academy of Sciences of the USSR, is distinguished by rigor and scientific accuracy. Each article is written with clarity and logic, which allows the reader to easily assimilate complex concepts and ideas. This collection will be an important contribution to the library of any researcher interested in geography and geophysics, as well as the history of science as a whole. If you are looking for books that will help you to better understand geographical and geophysical processes, or want to get acquainted with the history of scientific research in the USSR, then "News of the Academy of Sciences of the USSR . Geographical and Geophysical . 1941. No. 1" will be a real find for you. This publication not only enriches knowledge, but also provides an opportunity to look into the past, to see how science developed in crisis and how it can serve as a support for future generations. Thus, this collection is not only a valuable source of information, but also an important historical document that is worth reading for anyone interested in science, history and the development of human knowledge.