Abstract: The study deals with the formation and development methodical system of higher geographical education in pedagogical high schools of the Middle Volga (Kazan, Samara, Ulyanovsk, Penza, Naberezhnye Chelny) in the 20th century. The role of scientists geographical departments and geographical faculty of the Kazan State University to assist in the educational and methodical, scientific-research work at the opening of geographical specialties and departments in pedagogical high schools in the region.