Geography is one of the oldest earth sciences. The French geographer and traveller Jacques Elisée Reclus observed that "history is geography in time, and geography is history in space". And one can only agree with him. The history of Russia is the history of great geographical discoveries, settlement and development of adjacent vast territories. Today, the role of geography as a scientific tool for the economic, social and spiritual development of the country is growing, and the profession of geographer is becoming one of the most sought-after. Geographers' Day is celebrated in Russia every [...]