Geomorphological zoning in Russia
The article contains a historical review on the geomorphologic zoning in Russia, which has been developing in our country for more than 100 years. Original and effective approaches to both complex and particular geomorphological zoning, both typological, regional, and individual, have been proposed, differing both in area of coverage and in research objectives. The issues of particular regionalization, depending on the tasks set, turned out to be better developed and conceptually justified. In matters of integrated regionalization, especially over the past 40 years, a certain lag has formed. Various methodological approaches and principles of geomorphologic zoning had been analyzed for their achievements and shortcomings. The evolutionary progressive character and continuity in the development of approaches to the geomorphologic zoning of Russia, the need for their further improvement are noted. It is recommended to use geomorphological zoning as a tool for both knowledge and economic use of the territory, management of the Russian economy.