The geographical analysis of the nature management structure in the steppe regions of European Russia

Abstract

Median models of the nature management structure of the municipal districts in the steppe zone of Russia are considered in the paper. A review of modern publications reflects special features of spatial models of nature management within the Russian Federation’s municipal districts. The clustering meaвthods (cluster groups) and geo-informational mapping are used as leading methods of geographical analysis. The method of B.B. Rodoman’s geocartoids (geographical carotids) is used to visualize the received data. A concept of space polarization and the inductive approach averaging geographical conditions and economic factors in the formation of the municipal economic structure lies on the base of the construction. The problem of the harmonious building of municipal nature management in Russia’s steppe zone is urgent due to the discrepancy of different conditions and processes. Six models of cluster groups of municipal districts in the steppe zone of Russia were built and described. Based on them, three averaged (median) models were received: urbanized (suburban), harmonious (landscape-adaptive), peripheral (homogeneous). The conceptual model of steppe nature management was offered. It reflects the priority of stable development of municipality and comfort for population residence with a necessity of spare nature management and steppe etalons’ conservation. The designs’ principal purpose is to secure spatial development schemes and general programs of settlements by scientifically grounded concepts of municipal development.