We describe properties of the nonstandard q-deformation U-q'(so(n)) of the
universal enveloping algebra U(so(n)) of the Lie algebra so(n) which does n
ot coincide with the Drinfeld-Jimbo quantum algebra U-q(so(n)) and is impor
tant for quantum gravity. Many unsolved problems are formulated. Some of th
ese problems are solved in special cases.