Climate ... weather ... Today, people more than ever depend on these natural factors. Of course, civilization has given mankind a lot, for example, electricity, high-speed transport, but at the same time made people too dependent on environmental influences. If suddenly the light disappears in the city, almost all the equipment is turned off, without which many can not imagine life. Earlier, at the dawn of human history, the first people did fine without light and did not feel less happy about this. Now, literally everything depends on climatic conditions: well-being, flights, work, etc.
Russia is a spacious country with an amazing climate
This is a beautiful vast country. Its open spaces spread out over hundreds and even thousands of kilometers. It is logical to conclude that in such a large territory there are a variety of weather conditions. They change depending on the longitude and latitude of a particular place. Mountains and plains can also serve as determining factors for climatic conditions. Humidity and dryness of the weather often depend on sea level and rainfall.
In order to somewhat streamline this diversity of weather zones, scientists have identified climatic zones of Russia. These are zones homogeneous in terms of weather conditions. They are located along the territory of the country. All three climatic zones of Russia have the form of wide stripes. They significantly differ from each other, gradually changing to the poles from the equator. Climatic zones have a significant impact on the living conditions of people in the country.
What climatic zones is Russia located in
Scientists have a reason to pay special attention to this area of science. Having studied this natural factor, you can find out more useful information about how and when to properly build road buildings and other structures. By learning how to use this information, residents will be able to explore new territories and improve farming, as well as extract numerous minerals.
Russia's temperate climatic zone is a favorable factor for numerous gardens and plantations of vegetation to grow on this territory. Besides him, this immense country has two more climatic zones: the Arctic and subarctic. Arctic belt includes the Siberian coast of the Arctic Ocean, with the exception of several islands and a small part of the Barents Sea.
The main characteristics of climatic zones
The subarctic belt extends far beyond the Arctic Circle, but does not extend beyond the East European Plain. This unique climate zone is characterized by the lowest and most extreme temperatures - up to -70 degrees Celsius. It is noteworthy that special equipment was developed for such areas, which provides protection for residents in the especially cold season.
The climate zones in which Russia is located is directly related to the growth of the economy and the production of goods. The belts themselves differ from each other in the content of moving air masses and radiation regime. The climate zone is characterized by a certain amount of precipitation, prevailing temperature throughout the year and other prevailing weather conditions. The climatic zones of Russia differ significantly in their indicators from each other.
Some differences
The climatic zones of Russia differ not only in weather conditions, but also in the distances they cover.One can occupy a much larger area than the other. It is believed that the temperate climate zone is the most favorable for agriculture and the comfortable existence of any living organisms, including livestock.
Controversial climate belt
Some scholars are inclined to argue that a small part of Russia lies within the subtropical zone. Most official sources do not have such information, however, by all indications, the Black Sea coast of the Caucasus can be attributed to the subtropical climate zone. It is characterized by warm summer weather. For most of the year, temperatures in this area exceed twenty degrees Celsius. The high Caucasian mountains block the way for cold air masses, and the proximity of the warm Black Sea significantly softens the climate.
The changing climate of Russia. Climatic zones
It is noteworthy that despite the high scientific achievements, weather forecasters and scientists are becoming increasingly difficult to predict the upcoming climate change. Climatic zones and regions of Russia are presented with more and more environmental surprises. The weather has become quite unpredictable and every year surprises researchers with new extreme indicators. What is the reason for such dramatic changes? It is well known how much human activity has on the environment.
The large-scale construction of plants and their activities for several decades has had a significant impact on the atmosphere. Emissions and dirty waste have become one of the main causes of global warming. Active human activity provoked the accumulation of gases and substances abnormal for the atmosphere, which creates the famous greenhouse effect. The heat does not go into the vast expanses of space, but remains here on Earth, as a result of which the annual temperature on the planet reaches record levels. 
Subsequently, such circumstances provoke the melting of glaciers in Antarctica and an increase in sea level. Of course, no one will suffer from the fact that the annual temperature rises by one or two degrees, however this will nevertheless upset the balance in the ecosystem, which can provoke further global changes.
These are the climatic zones of Russia.
