The practical reference book was created to help students, geography teachers, and for those who love and are interested in geography. The content of the material presented is aimed at studying and developing knowledge on the countries of the Western border of Russia, starting with Finland and ending with Ukraine. The reference book is a collection of tests and practical tasks. The reference book is divided into 2 parts – tests and complex tests. All tests consist of 10-12 questions with a choice of one or more answer options. Complex tests are divided into 3 parts, in which you will be able to solve tasks of an increased level of complexity, as well as show your creativity. This guide is suitable for preparing for exams, as well as for conducting geography lessons in grades 8-9. Active work on the development of the reference book was taken by: Kudymov Arkhip Aleksandrovich; Pavlova Irina Veniaminovna, teacher of geography and life safety, MAOU "Secondary School No. 65 with in-depth study of English" in Perm.