This article concerns novel data for the chemical composition (rare earth and trace elements) of igneous rocks that developed in the central part of the Fiolent Cape. The possible geodynamic settings of magmatism are discussed.

The article describes the types of breccias of the eastern part of Cape Fiolent region, including for the first time verd antique (ophicalcite), which formation is associated with the ophiolites. It is shown that the formation of the ophiolite association of that area occurred in the intersection zone of the rift valley and transform fault.

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The biography and scientific achievements of Oleg Alexandrovich Mazarovich, Professor of the Department of Historical and Regional and the Department of Geology of Russia of the Geological Faculty of Moscow State University, a representative of the Russian geological dynasty Mazarovich, are considered.