Cartographic method for studying secular trend in male stature in Russia and neighboring countries in the 19-20th Centuries

Introduction. The article aims to study the regional differences in male stature during 19-20th centuries Russian Empire, USSR, Russia and some neighboring countries illustrate observed changes time using contemporary cartographic methods new source of information – RLMS HSE dataset. We hypothesized that there are areas with stable short tall statures. Materials methods. used datasets as large number territorial units country possible, published by D.N. Anuchin, V.V. Bunak, A.L. Purundzhan. To relevant datasets, methodology visualization was created. make maps comparable each other, especially, for territory, like European part Russia, we made a surface interpolation. Results. could suggest more or less near Baltic Sea Saint-Petersburg between cities Kiev Krasnodar. area is situated middle Volga River Kazan city. Thus, hypothesis confirmed considering database. Moreover, according which illustrated second 20th century, had appeared Moscow territories. Secular height different regions periods were uneven, may be connected ethnic composition studied populations various socioeconomic demographic variables. Conclusion. Based on general pattern stature, idea consistency uneven values across territory. Some statures first discovered Anuchin preserved till nowadays. Our research demonstrated formed under circumstances. However, overall trend has stayed same over despite positive secular changes.