The chronology and periodization of forest-steppe and steppe Eneolit in Volga region

This article analyzes the absolute chronology and periodization of forest-steppe and steppe Eneolit in Volga region. 14C dating data confirm the selection of early, middle and late stages of the Eneolit. We also confirm the chronological priority of Samara-Caspian steppe complexes of early Eneolit over forest-steppe, and the priority of western complexes of late Eneolit on the river Sok (Gundorovsky and Chekalinsky materials) over the eastern complexes on the Samara river (Toksky and Turganiksky types).