The book traces the development of the theory and practice of metallurgy from Lomonosov to the present day. The reader will get acquainted with the work of wonderful metallurgists and metal scientists - P.P. Anosova, P.M. Obukhova, D.K. Chernova, N.S. Kurnakova, A.A. Baykova, M.K. Kurako, V.E. Grum-Grzhimailo, M.A. Pavlova, I.P. Barkov dina and many others who have made invaluable contributions to the development of metal science. Their efforts created the mighty metallurgical industry of the USSR.