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The main physical and chemical properties and the content of heavy metals in the topsoils of roadside’s were determined. Most soils are heavy loams, low-humus, slightly acidic and neutral. Motor vehicle emissions are the main source of contamination of roadside soils with Co, Cu, Cr, Ni, average concentrations of which are 1.3-4.8 times higher than the background level. The highest values of the NPI pollution index were found in the soils of a flat area with a high concentration of heavy-duty vehicles operating at idle. There are significant differences in determining the degree of soil contamination with using various geochemical indices.

On March 6, 2022 Vladimir Ivanovich Golov celebrated his 85th anniversary. He is a well-known scientist, Doctor of Biology, a leading specialist in the study of biogeochemistry, agrochemistry and soil fertility in the Russian Far East.