Екогеографія чи геоекологія - екологізація географії чи географізація екології

O.P. Gavrylenko. Ecogeography or Geoecology ? ecologization of geography or geographization of ecology. The process of geography and ecology convergence, which began in the days of Alexander von Humboldt and resulted in general trend of science greening, is analyzed. Paramount significance of ecology connection in its interdisciplinary contacts with geography is grounded. Arguments of the different sides of the discussion about the relationship between ecology and geography and also correct using of the terms ?geoecology? and ?ecogeography? are shown. Different approaches of various researchers to the definition of Geoecology and Ecogeography essence and modern perception of the ?united? Geography ideas are considered. Object and subject, as well as Geoecology and Ecogeography theoretical and methodological foundations are analyzed. The main purpose and basic blocks of eco-geographical research are revealed.