REVIEW OF THE ACTIVITIES OF THE ALL-RUSSIAN SOCIETY FOR NATURE CONSERVATION, 1934–1941

Based on archival documents, the article reviews activities of All-Russian Society for Nature Conservation in 1930s. The focus this chronological period is due to its uneven reflection scientific discourse, as well completeness and relevance sources studying pre-war stage history nature conservation RSFSR. This formation important a complex understanding phenomenon environmental movement Soviet Union, achievements problems that must be taken into account process current future state-public dialogue problems. research methodology based classical methods historical knowledge. It noted activity was built 4 main directions: (including popularization), consultative, protection, international. managed carry out colossal amount work: new reserves were organized, legislative restrictions field rational management developed introduced practice, consultations given state bodies departments issues, mass enlightenment events held. members took part international organizations protection nature, carried cultural interaction with foreign scientists, created supported positive image USSR. However, Society’s vigorous caused discontentment economic exploited natural resources. plan get all-Union status not by government, which interested raising authority institutional organization. Nevertheless, decade succeeded restoring country made significant contribution practice conservation.