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This paper addresses the concept of biogeochemical provinces introduced by A.P. Vinogradov and developed by V.V. Kovalsky and other researchers. The importance of this scientific direction was emphasized in the context of the anthropogenic impact on the biosphere. The most general characteristics, genesis, and evolution of biogeochemical provinces were discussed. Special attention was given to modern natural–anthropogenic biogeochemical provinces and anomalies. It was pointed out that this modern and vitally important scientific direction should be further pursued.
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Original Russian Text © V.V. Ermakov, 2017, published in Geokhimiya, 2017, No. 10, pp. 875–890.
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Ermakov, V.V. A.P. Vinogradov’s concept of biogeochemical provinces and its development. Geochem. Int. 55, 872–886 (2017). https://doi.org/10.1134/S0016702917100044
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