Brazhenko Daniil Fedorovich

Genus. in 1907 in Odessa; Russian; higher education (in 1935 he graduated from the geological department of Rostov University). From 1935 he worked in search of building materials for road construction in Gushossedor of the NKVD, from 1937 he taught geology at school and art school, from August 1939 - Art. teacher of geology at the Vologda Pedagogical Institute. Participant of the Finnish war. After demobilization, I wrote a letter to Voroshilov about the order in the army. Arrested 05/31/1941. Sentenced to VT under Art. 58-10 by 10 years in labor camp. In conclusion - in Vyatlag, Usollag, then - in Norillag. Before his release, he led exploration and took part in calculating the reserves of the Kayerkan and Doldykan coal deposits. In 1949–1954 he was unconvoyed. Rehabilitated in 1956, since 1960 - chief geologist of the Coal Mines Administration in Norilsk.