Structure of the Modern Distribution System in the Intergover Catholics of the Pepublic of Altai

Author(s):  E.V. Merdesheva, candidate of Sciences, Gorno-Altai State University, Gorno-Altaisk, Russia, merdesheva@bk.ru

O.I. Bannikova, candidate of Sciences, associate Professor, Gorno-Altai State University, Gorno-Altaisk, Russia, olgabannikov@yandex.ru

Issue:  Volume 42, № 4

Rubric:  Earth sciences

Annotation:  The development of human territories with different physical and geographical conditions occurred differently at different historical stages. Of great interest is the development of mountainous countries, where in isolation the local population has retained its original culture and customs. In mountainous areas, the most developed and populated by man are intermountain basins, as areas with more favorable conditions for living. Therefore, the paper presents data on the structure of settlement in the intermountain basins of the Altai Republic. Factors of formation of settlements in mountain territories are considered. It is revealed that the structure of the settlement system depends on both natural and socio-economic conditions. To a large extent, the features of settlement is influenced by high-altitude zones, climatic features and terrain. In mountain systems intermountain basins are the most developed and inhabited territories. The paper presents data on the structure of settlement in the intermountain basins of the Altai Republic. Factors of formation of settlements in mountain territories are considered. It is revealed that the structure of the settlement system depends on both natural and socio-economic conditions. To a large extent, the features of settlement is influenced by high-altitude zones, climatic features and terrain.

Keywords:  intermountain hollows, population, migration, natural increase, reproduction.

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