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KEYWORDS : Etorofu(Iturup);fauna;flara;Kunashiri(Kunashir);Shikotan;southern Kurils

Expedition to the southern Kuril Islands was conducted for the purpose to estimate present condition of fauna and flora of these islands. In 2009–2012, we visited Shikotan (2010),Kunashiri (2009, 2012) and Etorofu (2012) Islands under the arrangement of visa-free visit between governments of Japan and Russia. General outline of each expedition including plan, participants and studied localities are described. Key words: Etorofu (Iturup), fauna, flora, Kunashiri (Kunashir), Shikotan, southern Kurils