Biosphere, hydrosphere and noosphere as components of the hypercomplex system of planet Earth. Part 1. Biosphere as a subject of knowledge, subject of popular culture and object of nature conservation

In the first part of the analytical review, the biosphere is considered as a concept of science, culture, politics, as well as the sphere of environmental activities. The history of the formation of the term “biosphere” and its differences in the understanding of E. Suess, V.I. Vernadsky, P. Teilhard de Chardin, N.F. Reimers, in domestic and foreign science and education in general. The special contribution of V.I. is clarified and emphasized. Vernadsky in developing an understanding of this term. Examples are given of the use of the term “biosphere” as an art project, laboratory, museum, or environmental protection object.