This book provides the first diverse and multifaceted textual and cartographic overview of natural curative resources of mineral waters and peloids in Russia. In a readily understandable way the book informs about the genesis, history of exploration and geographical features of water springs, their properties and use as healing springs, as well as specifics and prospect of their contemporary use. The monograph features numerous color illustrations and photos and is oriented toward a general audience but also appeals to geographers, environmental and public health workers and other specialists interested in environmental and public health issues.

Autorentext

Svetlana Malkhazova is Doctor of Geographical Sciences, Professor, and Head of the Department of Biogeography, Faculty of Geography, Lomonosov Moscow State University. Her main research interests relate to biogeography, ecology, and medical geography. She is Author of over 300 scientific publications, including 15 monographs, several textbooks, and medical and environmental atlases.

Dmitry Orlov is Research Associate, Department of Biogeography, Faculty of Geography, Lomonosov Moscow State University. His main research interests relate to biogeography, medical geography, human ecology, and environmental epidemiology.He is Author of over 100 scientific publications, including monographs, and medical and environmental atlases.

Natalia Shartova obtained her Ph.D. in geographical sciences andis Senior Research Associate, Department of Landscape Geochemistry and Soil Geography, Faculty of Geography, Lomonosov Moscow State University. Her interests include medical geography, human ecology, and urban population health.She is Author of over 100 scientific publications, including monographs, and medical and environmental atlases.

Sergey Starikov obtained his Ph.D. in medical sciences andis Associate Professor, Department of Medical Rehabilitation, Medical Institute of Continuing Education, MGUPP; Scientific Director of the «Clinic of Innovative Medicine»; and President of the «National Association for Physical Therapy». He is Author of over 80 scientific publications, including 4 monographs, 12 tutorials, textbook, and atlas.

Tatiana Puzanova received her Ph.D. in geographical sciences andis Senior Research Associate, Department of Landscape Geochemistry and Soil Geography, Faculty of Geography, Lomonosov Moscow State University. Her main research interests relate to ecology, reconstruction of natural environment in Holocene and paleopedology. She is Author of over 70 scientific publications, several textbooks, and popular science books on ecology.

Inhalt

Introduction.- Mineral water.- Mud springs (Peloids).- Healing springs in regions.- History of healing springs in Russia.- Health resort complex of Russia.- Conclusion.