The huge part of Russia territory is located in the permafrost zone. Mastering of this area is important step for Russia, because the mining is developing at a rapid pace, and mostly oil and gas. There is its own specificity in the construction of buildings and structures on permafrost. Peculiar properties of foundation in the permafrost zone are considered in this article.

Keywords: foundation, permafrost, thermosyphon, oil storage, oil and gas industry, drilling, ammonia