On gold in the Titechny mountains and a failed discovery

This article contains interesting information regarding the discovery of Ural gold, suggesting an earlier discovery. The failures of this event are explained from a historical and geological perspective. The activities and fates of many people involved in this event are described. It explains why great scientists of the past made mistakes during their examinations of the materials presented to them. This article undoubtedly adds interesting information to the history of science and technology not only in the Ural region but in Russia as a whole. The colorful figures involved in these events are also of interest.