Science and technology № 17 (1981)

1. "At Cherepovets Metallurgical Plant".

Cherepovets Metallurgical Plant.

Blast furnace.

Buckets of cast iron trucks.

Mixer on wheels, accommodating 600 tons of cast iron.

The operator controls the mixer from the remote control.

2. "The concise handwriting of the laser".

Information center.

Explosions.

The work of the robot.

Laser recording of information on a small card.

The usual magnetic memory of a computer.

Optical memory based on a silicon wafer.

Recording new information.

3. "Preparing for surgery."

The hospital ward.

Doctors at the patient's bedside.

Artificial heart valves.

Testing of the heart valve on a special stand.

The doctors are in the operating room.

4. "The rebirth of a masterpiece".

The main canal in Petrodvorets.

Fountains of Petrodvorets.

Photos of the destroyed Petrodvorets.

Restored interiors of Petrodvorets.

Restoration workshop.

Restorers are restoring tiled stoves.

The restorers are discussing the work plan.

Restoration of tile production technology.

Sketches of tiles.

Installation of the furnace.