On the importance of theoretical heritage of S.M. Razumovsky for the current vegetation science

Publication of S.M. Razumovsky collection works (including some unknown art icles) shows his theoretical legacy for current vegetation science; Concept s of S.M. Razumovsky are in the frame of organismic paradigm. He believed t hat plant communities and associations are natural and continuum concept is only the result of methodical mistakes. Monoclimax (in the meaning of F. C lements) was considered by Razumovsky as the fundamental low of vegetation. Now these statements are very doubtful, but some of his ideas (succession systems, cenophyllous and cenofobous species, the principle and experience of vegetation regionalisation on the base of floristic criteria) are very u seful for current vegetation science.