The study looked at how the health of light conifer forests in the Volga basin is affected by climate factors like temperature and rainfall. They found that the relationship between forest health and winter temperature changes from positive to negative at -13°C. Two distinct areas were identified based on these relationships: the northeast and west. Forest health in the northeast is positively linked to winter temperature, while in the west it is negatively linked. The amount of rainfall also plays a role, with forests in the northeast having stronger ties to cold period rainfall. Overall, the study shows that climate has a significant impact on the health of light conifer forests in the Volga basin.