title: TO THE QUESTION ABOUT THE HISTORY OF THE DISCOVERY MEOTIAN STAGE
abstract: The history of the paleontology at Odessa I. I. Mechnikov National University is closely related to the traditions and scientific directions of Odessa’s geological school.The work is considers the history of the discovery Meotian stage. Purpose of the work – is to restore history establishing “Meotian” stage. Object of study – the discussion discoverers stage and outstanding specialists geological school in Odessa prof. I. F. Sintsov and acad. N. I. Andrusov. Subject of research – collection N. 
journal: Odesa National University Herald Geography and Geology