Gold is the most reliable and sought-after metal in the world. From the beginning of time until today, gold has determined the life of mankind. Chemical element number 79 in the periodic table D.I. Mendeleev has unique properties: it is the most inert - it does not oxidize and does not dissolve in water, one of the densest and most ductile metals. How did gold decide the fate of countries and influence the outcomes of world wars? How much gold is left on Earth? How is gold mined and processed in Russia?