Structure and biogeographical affinities of the lichen flora of the Russian Federation

The data about the composition of the lichen flora of Russia obtained through the establishment of the corresponding database are present. There are 3660 species lichens and non-lichenized fungi in the territory of Russia; these species belong to 544 genera and 122 families. Preliminary taxonomical and geographical analyses of the lichen flora are given. The lichen flora of the Southern Siberia is representative to most of the regional lichen flora.