Vladimir Kolosov is a Doctor of Geography, Professor, Deputy Director of the Institute of Geography of the Russian Academy of Sciences, Vice-President of the Russian Geographical Society, Editor-in-Chief of the “Regional Research of Russia” magazine. In 2006-2020. Vice President, President of the International Geographical Union. Participated in many international scientific projects. He taught or conducted scientific activities at universities in France, Belgium, Great Britain, USA, Netherlands, Finland, Germany. Foreign Member of the Royal Belgian Academy of Sciences, Honorary Member of the French and Polish Geographical Societies, Honorary Doctor of several universities.

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