Konstantin Alekseevich Salishchev—a leader of the Soviet cartography era (on the 90th anniversary of his birth)

Summary

The contribution of K. A. Salishchev to national cartography development, his research in the field of thematic mapping, atlases and map series designing and his role in development of geographical cartography and cartographic research methods are highlighted. Social activity of K. A. Salishchev and his high international reputation are pointed out. The significance of his classical works in modern cartographical science and education in Russia is demonstrated.