Makarov
Vladimir
Zinovievich

Public office:
Chair of Saratov Region branch of the Russian Geographical Society;
Editor of Saratov University Journal Earth Sciences Series;
member of doctoral thesis committees in Saratov State University and Astrakhan State University;
member of Saratov Region environmental safety and management committee
V.Z. Makarov graduated with honors Saratov State University Faculty of Geography in 1971.
V.Z. Makarov is the author of about 200 works on landscape theory and history, environmental management, medical geography, urban ecology, thematic mapping, GIS technology in urban landscape and medical geography research. V.Z. Makarov developed methods and methodology of complex urban ecology analysis based on systematic approach, landscape theory, landscape ecology, and GIS methods.
V.Z. Makarov is a leader and co-author of more than 50 grant and contractual projects. E.g., “Balakovo municipal GIS development” (1997-98), “Balakovo ecological atlas” (1998), “Development of Engels’ general plan ecology chapter” (2001), “Development of geoinformational systems for OJSC Saratovneftegaz oilfields and interfiled pipelines management” (2005-08), “Saratov Region recreational resources GIS development” (1999), “Saratov Region conservation areas inventory and evaluation and GIS development” (2007-08). V.Z. Makarov is the author of about 200 published works on landscape history and theory, environmental management, medical geography, urban ecology, thematic mapping, GIS technology in urban landscape and medical geography research. Among them are 9 monographs and 6 textbooks. He is the Chair of Saratov Region branch of the Russian Geographical Society, Editor of Saratov University Journal Earth Sciences Series; member of doctoral thesis committees in Saratov State University and Astrakhan State University, member of Saratov Region environmental safety and management committee.