Аннотация:First generated integrated map "Biomes of Russia" scale 1: 7 500 000 in series nature maps for high school. The concept of maps based on idea of regional biomes, their subzonal and geographic variants, as parts of the biosphere is most fully and adequately reflect the patterns of differentiation of biotic cover. Highlights the scientific and methodological principles for developing content, the choice of indicators to characterize the mapping units