"The dictionary is intended for middle-aged and older schoolchildren - young local historians, members of school local history circles, nature conservation societies and all those who study the nature and economy of their region. The task of the dictionary is to equip the reader not only with theoretical knowledge, but also to instill in students a love for the nature of their region, its careful and economic use. The dictionary can be used for career guidance for secondary school students. Readers will find in the dictionary many practical tips necessary for a young geographer-local historian: how to prepare for a campaign, how to set up a camp, how to describe the relief of your region, study its minerals and rocks, measure the height of the snow cover, determine the weather by local signs, study the industry of your region, etc. The dictionary is illustrated with drawings, maps, color photographs."