The prospect of scientific research of peat bogs of the Ryazan Meschera

The article provides a brief analysis of the history of reclamation of the Meshcherskaya lowland marshes. The current state of the drained marshes of the Ryazan Meschera is shown. The theoretical aspects of their protection and rational use are described. The issue of restoration is considered – regeneration of worked-out swamps. A scientifically based perspective of studying peat bogs in national economic and environmental aspects in modern conditions is presented