The statistical characteristics of near-bottom currents based on the d
ata of long-term measurements in the Russian shelf zone of the Black S
ea are analyzed. The role of near-shore eddies on the regime and varia
bility of near-bottom currents is shown. The possible influence of nea
r-bottom pollutions is indicated. The characteristic spectra of near-b
ottom currents for different regions of the Russian near-shore zone ar
e presented.