The role of university botanic gardens in implementing the third mission

The paper reveals a new dimension of implementing the third mission university - through activities rolled-out by Russian universities in their botanic gardens. For urban residents, gardens, addition to main functions, are gradually becoming place for integrating different population groups, from schoolchildren pensioners. These public spaces conduct active educational policies aimed at many segments broader community, taking into account experience regional environmental organizations and international Associations Botanic Gardens. author argues that ecological vector is priority productive communication with global audiences site its Garden, which becomes measure entering upon way sustainable development