Scientific and Social Activity of V.I. Vernadsky in Tambov Province in View of Modern Regional Environmental Policy
The paper considers the basic directions for environmental well-being and sustainable socio-economic development of the Tambov region in relation to scientific research, economic reforms and social activities of Academician V.I. Vernadsky in the Tambov province. The examples of the relationships, similarities and continuity between ideas and undertakings of V.I. Vernadsky and modern regional policy in environmental protection and natural resource management have been described.