The theme of the graduation qualification thesis: The characteristic of organic matter of the buried humic horizon of the dark gray soil of the reserve Belogorie The author: Verlova Tatyana Aleksandrovna Institute of Earth Sciences (Saint Petersburg State University) Department of soil science and soil ecology The basic educational programme: 021900 “Soil Science” The level: Bachelor studies The scientific adviser: Popov Alexander Ivanovich, Institute of Earth Sciences, professor, professor in rank, ScD agricultural science Noted work advantages: T.A. Verlova has coped with performance of experimental work marvelously. Skillfully this student used both analytical methods, and the modern equipment. T.A. Verlova has independently conducted all pilot studies. Set the purpose and the tasks she has carried out completely. Noted work shortcomings: A lot of slips occur in the text of the graduation qualification thesis. The conclusion of the scientific adviser: Verlova Tatyana Aleksandrovna is quite trained professional in the field of soil science, and she can be recommended for continuation of training in magistracy. The scientific adviser: A. I. Popov "19" May 2016 y.