Analysis of repeated observations (1955, 1971, 1982, 2010) on the transect crossing the Volga-Akhtuba floodplain near Hosheutovo village in the Astrakhan region was implemented. Local xerophytization of vegetation was found in the vicinity of farms and dams in 2010.

Results of processing releves by Rameskiy indicator values and DCA-ordination indicated processes xerophytization and pasture degradation of vegetation in the northern part of the Volga-Akhtuba flood-plain.