Mir also published a number of Problem Books in Physics and Mathematics. In this post we will looking at problem books in Physics. The most famous of these in India is the one by Irodov. Problems in General Physics is an indepensible book for those who are trying to get through to touch exams. So popular is the book that many Solutions to the book have been publised, which discuss the problems when they are solved.
The typical format the books have two sections:
1. Questions and problems
2. Solutions to Problems
Sometimes the solutions are discussed, as how to arrive at them and what is the significance, but for simpler problems [simple according to the authors] only the numerical values are given. Here is a list of the problem books that I know of [was helped by a friend in compiling this list]
S. P. Myasnikov, T. N. Osanova
| Title | Authors | Year | Pages | |
| 1 | Problems in General Physics | V. S. Wolkenstein, G. Leib, A. Troitsky | 1975 | 349 |
| 2 | Problems in Physics | V. G. Zubov, V. P. Shalnov | 1974 | 290 |
| 3 | Problems in elementaty physics | I.P. Gurskii. | 1987 | 510 |
| 4 | Problems in Physics | A.A. Pinsky | 1980 | 333 |
| 5 | Problems in School Physics | I.V. Savelyev | 1984 | 302 |
| 6 | Collected problems in physics | S. Kozel, E. Rashda, S. Slavatinskii | 1986 | 181 |
| 7 | General Methods of Solving Physics Problems | B.S. Belikov | 1984 | 285 |
| 8 | Problems in Theoretical Physics | L. G. Grechko et al. | 1977 | 447 |
| 9 | Problems in Physics | N.I. Goldfarb | 1990 | 378 |
| 11 | Physics problems for the technician | R.A. Gladkova, L.S. Zhdanov. | 1982 | 404 |
| 12 | Selected questions and problems in physics | R. Gladkova and N. Kutylovskaya | 1989 | 357 |
| 13 | Problems in General Physics | I.E. Irodov | 1981 | 386 |
| 14 | A collection of questions and problems in Physics | L.A. Sena. | 1988 | 335 |
| 15 | Questions and Problems in School Physics | L V Tarasov; A N Tarasova | 1987 | 238 |
| 16 | Problems in Elementary Physics | B. Bukhovtsev … [et al.] | 1973 | 438 |
| 17 | Problems in Atomic and Nuclear Physics | I.E. Irodov | 1983 | 283 |
| 18 | A collection of problems on the equations of mathematical physics | V. S. Vladimirov (Ed.) | 1986 | 284 |
| A Collection of Problems on The Equations of Mathematical Physics | A.V. Bitsadze, D.F. Kalinichenko | 1980 | 332 | |
| 20 | Problems in solid- state physics | A.M. Prokhorov ; A.S. Prokhorov | 1984 | 365 |
| 21 | Key problems of physics and astrophysics
(Though not a problem book in the sense of this post, discusses lot of research problems which were unsolved, worthy of being researched) |
V.L. Ginzburg | 1978 | 167 |
| 22 | Physical problems for Robinsons | V. Lange | 1976 | 134 |
| 23 | Selected problems on physics | S. P. Myasnikov, T. N. Osanova | 1990 | 476 |
| 24 | Problems of Crystal Physics with Solutions | N. V.Perelomova, M. M. Tagieva. | 1983 | 336 |
| 25 | Collection of Problems on the Dynamics of a Point in a Central Force Field | Ye. N. Polyakhova | 1974 | 145 |
| 27 | Collection of Problems in Theoretical Mechanics | V. Meshchersky | 1968 | 307 |
| 28 | Problems In Mathematical Physics With Solutions | I. V. Misyurkeyev | 1966 | 168 |
| 29 | Problems in Undergraduate Physics | V. L. Ginzburg, L. M. Levin, M. S. Rabinovich and D. V. Sivukhin, E. S. Chetverikova, S. P Streklov, I. A. El’stin and S. E. Khaikin, I. A. Yakovlev | 1965 | Volume 1 – 208
Volume 2 – 220 Volume 3 – 296 Volume 4 – 260 |
| 30 | Problems On The Equations Of Mathematical Physics | M. M. Smirnov | 1967 | 108 |
| 31 | Problems in Physics | P. L. Kapitza | 19 | |
| 32 | Aptitude Test Problems in Physics | S. Krotov (Ed.) contributing authors A. I. Buzdin, V. A. Il’lin, I. V. Krivchenkov, N. A. Sveshnokov | 1990 | 310 |
| Collection Of Problems In Classical Mechanics | G. L. Kotkin; V. G. Serbo | 1971 | 288 |
| A Collection Of Problems On Mathematical Physics | B. M. Budak; A. A. Samarskii; A. N. Tikhonov | 1964 | 733 |
| Problems In Electrodynamics | V.V. Batygin; I.N. Toptygin | 1964 | 513 |
| Problems In Quantum Mechanics | I.I. Gol’dman, V.D. Krivchenkov, V.I. Kogan, V.M. Galitskii and edited by D. Ter Haar | 1975 | 489 |
Mir Books 
The other books that I’m aware are:
Sivukhin – Collection of problems in general physics
Saraeva – Selected Problems in Elementary Physics
Kashina S.I., Sezonov Yu.I.- A collection of problems on physics
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can you post the reference for item no. 10 in this list. i am not able to trace it nor have come across it in the last 5 years. you can add the book by shaskoltskaya and eltsin.
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The actual names of the authors are S. P. Myasnikov, T. N. Osanova
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hey im tired of searchinf for some books
ZUBOV AND SHALNOV
AA PINSKY
S. P. MYASNIKOV, T. N. OSANOVA
if you have links to these please let me know….coz softcopies are also unavalible, let alone the hard ones…….
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HI damitr could you please give us the links to to the e-copies of the books on the list…..all my efforts to find the problem books by mir were futile…
i am writing this after going through the links on this website…reply asap
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As of now I have put links to some of the books, but am not sure that many of the books have any e-copies. In future I might add some more link. But even I do not have all the books that are listed on this site. The main aim of the site is have information about these rare, out of print books at least, having an e-copy is an added thing.
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Hi damitr,
I would say what use we have if we know only the title but not the books, it is the ebook copy link that maters….
Greeting with thankness
Muthu
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The purpose of putting the contents is to let people know what is inside the book, without actually downloading it. There are still many people who have low bandwidth and pay for data usage per MB, and as for people looking for specific topics, the contents do help, when searching from search engines.
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HELLO DAMITR,
I HAVE SOFT COPY OF THE BOOK.A Collection of problems on the equations of mathematical physics A.V. Bitsadze, D.F. Kalinichenk AND WANT TO UPLOAD IT . HOW TO UPLOAD??? please help
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already uploaded
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Plz send on raviravindersingh143@gmail.com
Or provide the Google Drive link here.
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damitr you are great!!!!!!!!!
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At the outset, Hats off to the great initiative by Damitr !!
I had in my possession many of these MIR Maths/ Physics/ Popular science books as a young kid…It brings back the great memories of my childhood days. Unfortunately, most of those books were given away by me to my juniors and I am now left with none.
Now, I am desperately looking for many of them for my daughter..But, only few have been republished by CBS/ others.
Is there any link to download Pinsky & Zubov/ Shalnov? I would appreciate if any body can provide a link or send me form where I can buy old copies.
Sumitava
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Sumitava,
Soon [lets say next year 😉 ]there will be posts on the Problem Books in Physics which I presume are in great demand [for the mad rush to nowhere]. The books of this series that will be posted will include but will not be limited to the following:
Wolkenstein
Bukovtsev et al.
Pinksy
Sena
Grechko
Meshchersky
Zubov, Shalnov
Gurskii.
Vladimirov
Perelomova,
among others. So keep watching. I also hope to make a comprehensive list of Problem Book in Mathematics soon.
regards
D
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Thats lovely to hear man
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Does Anyone have a e copy of General Methods of Solving Physics Problems By B.S.Belikov??
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First thing first, thanks a ton for uploading books that are now rare, yet priceless. I was wondering when do you think you will be able to load the problem books on physics and mathematics?
Rgds
Sudipto
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still waiting for these books.
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please yaar also post saraeva’s ook in english edtion
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when will you post these(probable date)?
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thank you for these books!!!
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HELLO DAMITR,
I HAVE SOFT COPY OF THE BOOK.A Collection of problems on the equations of mathematical physics A.V. Bitsadze, D.F. Kalinichenk AND WANT TO UPLOAD IT . HOW TO UPLOAD??? please help
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Upload on any of the filehosting sites and mark a link here in the comments or in the Submitting Links for New Books page.
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I just love you with all my heart. Thank you for such a post.
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Hi!
thank you for all these books.
Here is “General Methods for Solving Physics Problems” by B. S Belikov,
i just found it on this site:
http://avaxhome.ws/ebooks/science_books/physics/5030009078_phy.html
You can get the book from here:
http://uploaded.net/file/361krp65
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Achraf, thanks a ton for letting us know about the Belikov book.
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Thanks achraf
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how to bye these book original
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I want to exchange the following books:
Fundamentals of physics vol II by Yavorsky and Pinsky and
Textbook of Elementary Physics vol 3 edited by GS Landsberg by the next books:
Problems in Physics by Pinsky and
Physical Problems in Elemental by Bukhovtsev and others.
Let me to do that deal.
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I have AA pinsky and other problem books. please mail me if you want them..chsiddu1993@yahoo.co.in
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Hi, Siddhu. your email chsiddu1993@yahoo.com.in is not working
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sorry its actually chsiddu1993@yahoo.co.in
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I am searching for these books for long. Please Help.
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Would you guys have the ability to post the fundamentals book here?
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Hello Damitr,
I am studying for the university entry exam, and I really need the file for “Selected Problems in Elementary Physics”. Writers are: Saraeva, Bukhovtsev, Krivtchenkov and Miakshev.
Do you posses this title? Thanks a lot,
Lorenzo K. F.
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The book is already posted here.
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Well, спасибо!
Here where I live it’s known as “the Saraeva book”, hence the mistake. And sorry for that.
Thanks!
Lorenzo K F
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I have the book collected problems in physics by kozel rashba but it is in Russian,i tried to translate it and i was not able to translate it completely,it is only partially translated.If anybody here is able to convert the russian pdf to english pdf?
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I am in terribly need of tamil language (Indian language) version of PHYSICS FOR ENTERTAINMENT by Y PERALMAN. In Tamil version it is named as ” POZHUTHU POKKU POUDHIGAM”. Since I am a physics teacher, it will be useful for my students also. If it is available please give link. Thank you
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I need books written by A.V.Perishkin and N.A.Rodina ; also senior physics 2 by Bukhotsev. please upload
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I need the following book, can anyone please send me ?
Selected Questions and Problems in Physics – Gladkova, Kutylovskaya
Posted on November 16, 2015 by The Mitr
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I need the following book, can anyone please send me ?
Selected Questions and Problems in Physics – Gladkova, Kutylovskaya
Posted on November 16, 2015 by The Mitr
amit.chandrani@gmail.com
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Here it is https://mirtitles.org/2015/11/16/selected-questions-and-problems-in-physics-gladkova-kutylovskaya/
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