(A review) O. I. Sumina. Tundra science studies. Terrestrial ecosystems of the Arctic. Textbook. 2024. Saint-Petersburg. Lan. 400 p.

A comprehensive review of Dr. Olga I. Sumina's textbook, 'Tundra Science Studies: Terrestrial Ecosystems of the Arctic,' highlights its dual role as a scientific monograph and educational resource. The book synthesizes decades of geobotanical research across the Russian Arctic, including Wrangel Island Reserve, Alaska, and Scandinavia, offering detailed insights into the biome's living and nonliving components. It emphasizes the necessity of long-term ecosystem monitoring to accurately assess ongoing changes and predict future trajectories, a critical insight for Arctic conservation efforts. The textbook integrates climate, geology, flora, and vegetation dynamics while providing structured learning tools such as questions, assignments, and essay topics. Its circumpolar perspective, including the Circumpolar Arctic Vegetation Map (CAVM), underscores its value for both students and seasoned researchers.

Matveyeva, N. V. (2025). (A review) O. I. Sumina. Tundra science studies. Terrestrial ecosystems of the Arctic. Textbook. 2024. Saint-Petersburg. Lan. 400 p. Vegetation of Russia, (50), 161–166. https://doi.org/10.31111/vegrus/2025.50.161