The author of the book is one of the largest Soviet phytogeographers. Simplicity, clarity and liveliness of presentation, the largest coverage of the subject determine the success of the book prof. V.V. Alekhina. With a small volume of the book, the author managed to outline an extensive course in the geography of plants in the world, elements of ecology and geobotany, i.e. those disciplines that provide for the programs of pedagogical universities.