This article reviews geographical research methods and findings on rural area development in Russia, indicating their importance for social and economic geography.
The article presents materials from the special issue of the journal 'Izvestiya Russkogo geograficheskogo obshestva', which is dedicated to the geographical research of rural area development in Russia. It offers a brief overview of the historical evolution of this scientific field in social and economic geography both in our country and abroad. The methods used for the geographical research of rural areas are highlighted. Special attention is paid to field methods, which play a crucial role in rural area studies, especially for macro-scale research. A brief overview of the articles comprising the journal issue is provided.
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