Snitko N.A.
VOLUME OF EXPORT OF DIRECT FOREIGN INVESTMENT IN THE WORLD ECONOMY ^{[№ 13 ' 2011]}
The article is devoted to consideration of the scale of and trends of outward FDI in the world economy. The analysis of volumes of export of FDI across countries and regions. Defines the position of the countries-investors. The reasons and the effects of outward FDI in the world economy.

Snityko V.P.
CHIROPTERA SPECIES (CHIROPTERA, VESPERTILLIONIDAE) OF SHULGAN-TASH RESERVE ^{[№ 12 ' 2008]}
As a result of the studies undertaken in 2002, 2003 and 2007 at the Shulgan-Tash State Reserve, the data and literature were gathered and reviewed on 12 bat species inhabiting this specially protected area. Seven species of the bats can be considered as year-round residents, five considered as migrants. The status and occurrence of the Lesser Noctule and Common Pipistrelle that were found here within the eastern boundaries of their distribution range need further clarification. The data on the findings, morphometric and weight parameters are provided and recommendations proposed on conservation.

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Merker V.V., Snitko L.V.
NEW INFORMATION ABOUT DISPERSION OF RARE TYPES OF VASCULAR PLANTS, ENTERED INTO THE RED BOOK OF CHELYABINSK REGION ^{[№ 5 ' 2008]}
Information about foundation of 39 rare types of vascular plants entered into the Red Book of Chelyabinsk region (2005), completing and specifying notions about their dispersion in the South Ural, is given in this article.

Chebykina M.V., Snitko N.A.
SIZE, TRENDS AND DYNAMICS OF INTERNATIONAL MIGRATION OF POPULATION ^{[№ 4 ' 2008]}
Trends, size, tendencies and intensity of population migration are regarded in this article. The authors discuss in detail demographic tendencies and problems in Russia, stand important tasks and suggest concrete solutions.