The main problems of the functional-ecological geography of soils that
deserve active development are considered. Among the first-priority t
asks are the following: (1) origination of the theoretic basis of the
functional-ecological geography of soils; (2) further development of t
he concept of the ecological functions of soils; (3) application of th
e functional-ecological approach in soil mapping with the use of moder
n techniques; (4) compilation of the Red Book of Soils and other activ
ities.