The educational publication, written by a well-known scientist and experienced teacher from Germany, sets out the theoretical foundations of organometallic chemistry. The chemistry of compounds of transition, intransitive and f-elements, the theory of chemical bonding, the main physicochemical methods of research, as well as catalysis and organic synthesis using organometallic compounds are considered. Organometallic chemistry is the most important area of ​ ​ organic chemistry for solving many applied problems. Achievements in this area are recognized by the 2001 and 2005 Nobel Prizes. The book contains extensive literature, including links to more than 2,000 reviews. For graduate students and university students, teachers, organic chemists.