A scheme for the spatial distribution of ground successions in the territory of Russia is constructed. Peculiarities of the ground composition and structure in the section of the succession, the character of the state of ground successions caused by the phase state of water in the successions, annual mean temperatures and degree of humidity for thawed and non-frozen rocks, as well as the degree of ice content for permafrost rocks, were used as qualification indicators. The variety of recognized ground successions, which differ in their genesis and specific features of structure, composition, and state, are demonstrated. Patterns of their distribution are discussed.