This article is devoted to the topical issues of ecological-biological researches of the Caspian Sea. There some materials about necessity of creation of the united data system are presented as well as some economic aspects of this problem are discussed.

Short description of formation of large scale geobotanical mapping is given. Geobotanical works on mapping of structure and dynamics of vegetation cover are presented. The prospects of geobotanical mapping are discussed.

The article considers the possible ways of transition of the Republic of Dagestan in the model of sustainable development. The main attention is paid to the role and significance of the economic problems and ways of their solution in the conditions of mountain territories.

It is the first time as the species composition of owlet moths (Lepidoptera, Noctuidae) of coastal and island ecosystems of the North-Western part of the Caspian Sea are analyzed. To date 492 species of owlet moths of the coastal and island ecosystems are accurately identified in the coastal and island ecosystems of the North-Western Caspian Sea, these species are related to 194 genera and 29 sub-families.

It is the first time as zoogeographical characteristics of owlet moths (Lepidoptera, Noctuidae) is given. Areal analyze of owlet moths of coastal and island ecosystems of the North-Western part of the Caspian Sea has shown they can be subdivided into 9 zoological groups and this indirectly points the ways of this fauna forming.

In this article there is species staff, geographical distribution, some ecological-biological data under study.

The paper deals with the study of a structure and formation peculiarities of spatial connections of birds in two different biotopic natural complexes in one of Dagestan high mountain districts – Charodinsky (at the altitude interval of 2000-2300 m). Biotopic heterogeneity of the ornithological population has made it possible to single out and give an elaborate description of 10 differentiated ornithological complexes which represent the actual correlation between background landscape types. It has been established that the avifauna structure in Dagestan high-mountain areas includes 8 fauna-genetic groups of birds making local ecological micro-pulations as members of widely spread species typical of lowlands, mountain fauna and Caucasian endemics. We suggest that local population of migrating birds in high mountains is formed of local (high-mountain) ecologically adapted micropopulations and as well replenished by their own offspring. At present the structure of the high-mountain avifauna may undergo certain changes owing to global warming and ever rising anthropogenic load accompanied by destruction of natural landscapes.

Results of research of bugs are given in work Elateridae the Kizlyar area: specific structure, quantity of copies. Data on distribution.

In the article distribution of faunal assemblages of soil beetles harmful for the main groups of crops in the Republic of Dagestan.

Two hundreds and twenty species parasites and predators of pests of various agricultures are revealed in Azerbaijan. The complex of entomophages of certain pests of agricultures is studied: 48 species of parasites and predators of Chloridea obsoleta 21 species of entomophages of Pectinophora malvella Hb., over 160 species of entomophages of pests of ozehards and vegetables, 34 species of entomophages of pests of forests. The hundreds species of entomophages and some entomophogenous microbes and antagonists are revealed. Biology and ecology of over 60 species of entomophages and useful microorganisims which are prospective as biological control agents are studied.

The article covers the issues concerning the influence of ecological-hygienic and medico-social environment factors on the disease incidence in kids in different regions and cities of the Republic of Dagestan.

The influence of working conditions upon the occurrence and (or) prevalence of the musculoskeletal system diseases according to the results of the periodical medical examinations of Co. ltd. “TOGLIATTY TRANSFORMATOR” workers is analyzed. The direct influence of work conditions upon the occurrence and (or) prevalence of the musculoskeletal system diseases in view of the prevalence of the foregoing diseases among different professions and working processes factors irrespective of age, sex and seniority is shown. Exciting causes of musculoskeletal system diseases are not only overwork due to hard manual labor, but also prolonged stay in a forced position.

The article is devoted to the research of the northcaucasian endemic species Jurinea ciscaucasica on the Saricum sandy massif. The local coenopopulation is researched. The vital state, age-specific spectrum, coenopopulation,s type by use of habitat resources, character of the individuals age-specific states are revealed.

The article gives the anatomical description of sea buckthorn, that grows 1200 and 1600 above the sea level in Eastern Caucasus. It analyses quantitative changes of its traits - radial growth, elements of water conducting tissue and the degree of its variability.

The question about the content of zinc in different parts of the anthropogenic load of Ust-Kamenogorsk Kazakhstan. Revealed that the total content of zinc than ten times its background content, clarke value, regional content in the East Kazakhstan region, and MPC soil. Shown that the maximum accumulation of zinc soil characterized northern, central (residential) areas of the city.

The features of the accumulation of copper, zinc, lead and cadmium in the soil of Ust-Kamenogorsk. Soils of different areas of the city are characterized by different levels of pollution. The maps of the diagram of distribution of chemical elements and their associations in the soils of the city.

In this article there is a list of noctuid moths (LEPIDOPTERA, NOCTUIDAE, NOCTUINAE) harmful for agriculture. These species can be divided into two groups: the first group that is harmful for melons (vegetable) and technical (tobacco) plants, and the second group harmful for grain plants. There is a list of rare and disappearing species of noctuid moths as well as a new species of noctuid moth for Russia at the end of the article.

This article is devoted to the short review of noctuid moths (NOCTUINAE). There is a species staff presented here as well as characteristics of each species of this subfamily, that were found out both in our and our colleagues collections of complex researches of biological diversity.

Results of research of bugs are given in work Elateridae islands of the North Western Caspian Sea: specific structure, quantity of copies, data on distribution and fauna analysis.