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October 22 - 23, 2026
14th conference dedicated to K.I. Arsenyev “QUESTIONS OF ECONOMIC GEOGRAPHY AND SPATIAL DEVELOPMENT STATISTICS”
October 5, 2026
Ancient rock art discussed in Belomorsk by scientists from across Russia
On October 1-5, Zalavruga Visitor Center in Belomorsk hosted the All-Russian Conference "Ancient Rock Art: Contemporary Challenges in Preservation, Management and Use". Scientists from Petrozavodsk, St. Petersburg, Moscow, Ufa, Kemerovo, Novosibirsk, Tver, Vladivostok, and Apatity, as well as from Astana (Kazakhstan) delivered presentations and discussed the results and prospects of research on ancient rock art.
On October 1-5, Zalavruga Visitor Center in Belomorsk hosted the All-Russian Conference "Ancient Rock Art: Contemporary Challenges in Preservation, Management and Use". Scientists from Petrozavodsk, St. Petersburg, Moscow, Ufa, Kemerovo, Novosibirsk, Tver, Vladivostok, and Apatity, as well as from Astana (Kazakhstan) delivered presentations and discussed the results and prospects of research on ancient rock art.
September 30, 2026
Karelian scientists present the results of research into plant growth control mechanisms at a conference in Makhachkala
Scientists from the Karelian Research Centre’s Institute of Biology and Forest Research Institute – Tatyana Shibaeva, Natalia Galibina, and Irina Teslyuk – took part in the All-Russian Conference "Patterns of Distribution, Reproduction and Adaptation of Plants and Animals" held in Makhachkala within the annual meeting of the Russian Society of Plant Physiologists. The researchers presented the results of studies on the mechanisms of regulation and control of plant growth, including agricultural crops and woody species.
Scientists from the Karelian Research Centre’s Institute of Biology and Forest Research Institute – Tatyana Shibaeva, Natalia Galibina, and Irina Teslyuk – took part in the All-Russian Conference "Patterns of Distribution, Reproduction and Adaptation of Plants and Animals" held in Makhachkala within the annual meeting of the Russian Society of Plant Physiologists. The researchers presented the results of studies on the mechanisms of regulation and control of plant growth, including agricultural crops and woody species.
September 29, 2026
Five KarRC RAS doctoral students granted scholarships
Five doctoral students at the Karelian Research Centre RAS will be receiving scholarships for a year. This decision was taken by the Head of the Republic of Karelia, Artur Parfenchikov, in accordance with the Law of the Republic of Karelia "On Scholarships of the Republic of Karelia for Students Enrolled in Major Professional Educational Programs", Such scholarships are awarded to undergraduate and graduate students, medical residents, and assistant trainees enrolled in higher education programs at the KarRC RAS, Petrozavodsk State University, Petrozavodsk State Conservatory, and a number of other educational institutions.
Five doctoral students at the Karelian Research Centre RAS will be receiving scholarships for a year. This decision was taken by the Head of the Republic of Karelia, Artur Parfenchikov, in accordance with the Law of the Republic of Karelia "On Scholarships of the Republic of Karelia for Students Enrolled in Major Professional Educational Programs", Such scholarships are awarded to undergraduate and graduate students, medical residents, and assistant trainees enrolled in higher education programs at the KarRC RAS, Petrozavodsk State University, Petrozavodsk State Conservatory, and a number of other educational institutions.
September 22, 2026
Eighth issue of the journal Transactions of the KarRC RAS, Biogeography Series, released
Issue No. 8, 2026, of the journal Transactions of the Karelian Research Centre RAS, Biogeography Series, is out of press. This issue contains nine original articles and four short communications. The papers in this issue cover scientific topics such as the vegetation of aapa mires in the Koryak Okrug, new records of lichens and related non-lichenized fungi in the Paanajärvi National Park, new and rare alien species of vascular plants in the Darwin Nature Reserve, the history of establishment and current state of the Kakkorovsky Botanical Sanctuary of curly birch, and many others.
Issue No. 8, 2026, of the journal Transactions of the Karelian Research Centre RAS, Biogeography Series, is out of press. This issue contains nine original articles and four short communications. The papers in this issue cover scientific topics such as the vegetation of aapa mires in the Koryak Okrug, new records of lichens and related non-lichenized fungi in the Paanajärvi National Park, new and rare alien species of vascular plants in the Darwin Nature Reserve, the history of establishment and current state of the Kakkorovsky Botanical Sanctuary of curly birch, and many others.
September 17, 2026
“The Bubrikh Readings: Interdisciplinary Research in the Humanities in Northwestern Russia” conference launched at KarRC RAS
On September 17, KarRC RAS launched the 21st All-Russian Scientific Conference The Bubrikh Readings – one of Russia’s largest forums for specialist in Finno-Ugric studies. This year, the event will particularly focus on the new forms, methods and results of interdisciplinary interaction in the study of the languages, cultures and history of peoples of northwestern Russia.
On September 17, KarRC RAS launched the 21st All-Russian Scientific Conference The Bubrikh Readings – one of Russia’s largest forums for specialist in Finno-Ugric studies. This year, the event will particularly focus on the new forms, methods and results of interdisciplinary interaction in the study of the languages, cultures and history of peoples of northwestern Russia.
September 17, 2026
Roundtable in memoriam of Academician Igor Gorynin held at KarRC RAS
Karelian Research Centre RAS held the roundtable “On the Outstanding Contribution of I.V. Gorynin to the Development of Russian and World Science, Including the Creation of Unique Structural Materials and Technologies for the Development of the Arctic”. Its participants discussed the life and accomplishments of Igor Gorynin, outstanding Soviet and Russian scientist who specialized in materials science, a man without whom modern Russian nuclear submarine and ice-breaker fleet, nuclear power industry, operations in the Arctic, study and industrial use of materials such as aluminum and titanium, and many other things would have been unthinkable.
Karelian Research Centre RAS held the roundtable “On the Outstanding Contribution of I.V. Gorynin to the Development of Russian and World Science, Including the Creation of Unique Structural Materials and Technologies for the Development of the Arctic”. Its participants discussed the life and accomplishments of Igor Gorynin, outstanding Soviet and Russian scientist who specialized in materials science, a man without whom modern Russian nuclear submarine and ice-breaker fleet, nuclear power industry, operations in the Arctic, study and industrial use of materials such as aluminum and titanium, and many other things would have been unthinkable.
September 16, 2026
Conference “Regional-level Cooperation Within BRICS: Modern Environmental and Nature Management Issues” continues at KarRC RAS
On its second day, the International Conference “Regional-level Cooperation Within BRICS: Modern Environmental and Nature Management Issues” at KarRC RAS works in parallel thematic sessions. Scientists discuss sustainable nature management from the perspectives of terrestrial ecosystem and water resource studies, Earth and materials sciences, and under human impact. In addition, roundtable “On the Outstanding Contribution of I.V. Gorynin to the Development of Russian and World Science” is being held within the International Academic Forum.
On its second day, the International Conference “Regional-level Cooperation Within BRICS: Modern Environmental and Nature Management Issues” at KarRC RAS works in parallel thematic sessions. Scientists discuss sustainable nature management from the perspectives of terrestrial ecosystem and water resource studies, Earth and materials sciences, and under human impact. In addition, roundtable “On the Outstanding Contribution of I.V. Gorynin to the Development of Russian and World Science” is being held within the International Academic Forum.
September 15, 2026
Scientists from BRICS countries participate in KarRC RAS’s 80th Anniversary International Academic Forum
The Third International Conference “Regional-level Cooperation Within BRICS: Modern Environmental and Nature Management Issues” has opened at the Karelian Research Centre RAS. It gathers experts from Russian regions, India, China, South Africa, Ethiopia, Brazil and other countries. During the opening ceremony, a cooperation agreement was signed between the KarRC RAS and the Angadi Institute of Technology and Management (India). The conference is part of the International Academic Forum dedicated to the 80th anniversary of the Karelian Research Centre RAS.
The Third International Conference “Regional-level Cooperation Within BRICS: Modern Environmental and Nature Management Issues” has opened at the Karelian Research Centre RAS. It gathers experts from Russian regions, India, China, South Africa, Ethiopia, Brazil and other countries. During the opening ceremony, a cooperation agreement was signed between the KarRC RAS and the Angadi Institute of Technology and Management (India). The conference is part of the International Academic Forum dedicated to the 80th anniversary of the Karelian Research Centre RAS.
September 15, 2026
Fifth international workshop on stochastic modeling and applied research launched at the KarRC RAS
The Institute of Applied Mathematical Research of the Karelian Research Centre RAS (IAMR KarRC RAS) is hosting the Fifth International Workshop on Stochastic Modeling and Applied Research in Technology: SMARTY 2026. The workshop is an important event within the International Academic Forum "Science Beyond Borders: Interdisciplinary Scientific Cooperation", dedicated to the 80th anniversary of the Karelian Research Centre RAS.
The Institute of Applied Mathematical Research of the Karelian Research Centre RAS (IAMR KarRC RAS) is hosting the Fifth International Workshop on Stochastic Modeling and Applied Research in Technology: SMARTY 2026. The workshop is an important event within the International Academic Forum "Science Beyond Borders: Interdisciplinary Scientific Cooperation", dedicated to the 80th anniversary of the Karelian Research Centre RAS.
September 14, 2026
Experts from multiple regions and countries discuss the role of science in the development of protected areas
All-Russian Research-to-Practice Conference (with international participation) “The Conservation and Scientific Value of Protected Areas (PAs): Implications for Sustainable Nature Management and National Environmental Well-being” is held at the KarRC RAS. Experts from various regions and countries are discussing topical research, the use of modern methods for studying and conserving typical and unique natural systems, as well as promising lines of cooperation between academia and PAs, in particular within the framework of RF national projects, and many other issues.
All-Russian Research-to-Practice Conference (with international participation) “The Conservation and Scientific Value of Protected Areas (PAs): Implications for Sustainable Nature Management and National Environmental Well-being” is held at the KarRC RAS. Experts from various regions and countries are discussing topical research, the use of modern methods for studying and conserving typical and unique natural systems, as well as promising lines of cooperation between academia and PAs, in particular within the framework of RF national projects, and many other issues.
September 11, 2026
International Academic Forum hosted by the KarRC RAS to incorporate several large conferences on natural sciences and the humanities
This fall’s main scientific event at the KarRC RAS will be the International Academic Forum "Science Beyond Borders: Interdisciplinary Scientific Cooperation". It will combine large conferences in natural sciences and the humanities within the celebration of the 80th anniversary of the Karelian Research Centre RAS. The participants will be experts from across Russia and from abroad: India, China, South Africa, Ethiopia, Brazil, and other countries.
This fall’s main scientific event at the KarRC RAS will be the International Academic Forum "Science Beyond Borders: Interdisciplinary Scientific Cooperation". It will combine large conferences in natural sciences and the humanities within the celebration of the 80th anniversary of the Karelian Research Centre RAS. The participants will be experts from across Russia and from abroad: India, China, South Africa, Ethiopia, Brazil, and other countries.
September 7, 2026
Ligula tapeworm manipulates the physiology and behavior of the infected fish host by means of an array of proteins
Biochemists at the KarRC RAS have elucidated how a widespread parasite – ligula tapeworm – affects the physiology and behavior of cyprinid fishes, particularly bream. The scientists conducted a proteomic analysis of swabs from the parasite-host contact zone to trace their molecular-level interactions. It turns out, Ligula can use a set of proteins to not only suppress the host's immune system and regulate nutrient availability but also to reduce the fish's vigilance, making it easier prey for birds – the definitive hosts in the tapeworm's life cycle.
Biochemists at the KarRC RAS have elucidated how a widespread parasite – ligula tapeworm – affects the physiology and behavior of cyprinid fishes, particularly bream. The scientists conducted a proteomic analysis of swabs from the parasite-host contact zone to trace their molecular-level interactions. It turns out, Ligula can use a set of proteins to not only suppress the host's immune system and regulate nutrient availability but also to reduce the fish's vigilance, making it easier prey for birds – the definitive hosts in the tapeworm's life cycle.
September 4, 2026
Patent Service KarRC RAS turns 50
Patent Service of the Karelian Research Centre of the RAS celebrates 50th anniversary. Founded in September 1976, this department is in charge of protecting the intellectual property of the KarRC RAS. They process patent applications for inventions and utility models, as well as applications for state registration certificates for databases and computer programs. We extend our congratulations to our colleagues on this jubilee!
Patent Service of the Karelian Research Centre of the RAS celebrates 50th anniversary. Founded in September 1976, this department is in charge of protecting the intellectual property of the KarRC RAS. They process patent applications for inventions and utility models, as well as applications for state registration certificates for databases and computer programs. We extend our congratulations to our colleagues on this jubilee!
September 2, 2026
Geophysicists from the KarRC RAS search for historical burials in Pechenga using GPR
Employees of the Institute of Geology of the Karelian Research Centre RAS are participating in archaeological exploration on the territory of the Trifon of Pechenga Holy Trinity Male Monastery and the Church of 116 Monk Martyrs of Pechenga in the Murmansk Region. Geophysicists are conducting ground-penetrating radar surveys to locate burials and other archaeological features that will help reconstruct the area’s historical background. In August, the researchers performed a detailed GPR survey over an area of more than 7 hectares and tested a new methodology.
Employees of the Institute of Geology of the Karelian Research Centre RAS are participating in archaeological exploration on the territory of the Trifon of Pechenga Holy Trinity Male Monastery and the Church of 116 Monk Martyrs of Pechenga in the Murmansk Region. Geophysicists are conducting ground-penetrating radar surveys to locate burials and other archaeological features that will help reconstruct the area’s historical background. In August, the researchers performed a detailed GPR survey over an area of more than 7 hectares and tested a new methodology.
August 25, 2026
Scientists from Russia and BRICS countries to gather in Petrozavodsk for the third time to discuss environmental and nature management issues
Experts from Russian regions, India, China, South Africa, Ethiopia, Brazil, and other countries will gather in Petrozavodsk for the conference "Regional-level Cooperation Within BRICS: Modern Environmental and Nature Management Issues" to be held at the Karelian Research Centre RAS on September 15–17. Scientists will discuss the state of aquatic and forest ecosystems, geology- and soil science perspectives of sustainable use of natural resources, as well as green economy challenges.
Experts from Russian regions, India, China, South Africa, Ethiopia, Brazil, and other countries will gather in Petrozavodsk for the conference "Regional-level Cooperation Within BRICS: Modern Environmental and Nature Management Issues" to be held at the Karelian Research Centre RAS on September 15–17. Scientists will discuss the state of aquatic and forest ecosystems, geology- and soil science perspectives of sustainable use of natural resources, as well as green economy challenges.
August 19, 2026
The seventh issue of the journal Transactions of KarRC RAS, ecological studies, released
The 2026 seventh issue of the journal Transactions of the Karelian Research Centre RAS (Ecological Studies series) has been released. The issue contains 16 original articles covering a wide range of scientific topics, such as modeling under-canopy radiation regime, diversity of coastal plant communities in the estuaries of the White and Barents Seas, Sphagnum productivity dynamics in mid-boreal mires of Karelia, etc. The Bereavements feature commemorates the outstanding Russian geobotanist and mire scientist, Tatyana Yurkovskaya.
The 2026 seventh issue of the journal Transactions of the Karelian Research Centre RAS (Ecological Studies series) has been released. The issue contains 16 original articles covering a wide range of scientific topics, such as modeling under-canopy radiation regime, diversity of coastal plant communities in the estuaries of the White and Barents Seas, Sphagnum productivity dynamics in mid-boreal mires of Karelia, etc. The Bereavements feature commemorates the outstanding Russian geobotanist and mire scientist, Tatyana Yurkovskaya.
August 14, 2026
Unique expedition to Balto-Finnic peoples of Siberia
Senior Researcher Alexey Blandov of NORDICA Interdisciplinary Research & Education Center, KarRC RAS, has conducted a unique expedition to Siberia. The key objective of the expedition was to document the current state of idioms and traditional culture among Balto-Finnic ethnics who, during the 19th and 20th centuries, found themselves thousands of kilometers away from their historical homeland
Senior Researcher Alexey Blandov of NORDICA Interdisciplinary Research & Education Center, KarRC RAS, has conducted a unique expedition to Siberia. The key objective of the expedition was to document the current state of idioms and traditional culture among Balto-Finnic ethnics who, during the 19th and 20th centuries, found themselves thousands of kilometers away from their historical homeland
August 12, 2026
Young geologist from Karelia awarded a medal from the Russian Academy of Sciences for research on geochronometer minerals
In July, the Russian Academy of Sciences announced the winners of the competition among scientific works by young scientists and students across 21 research fields. A RAS medal was awarded to Maria Sukhanova, doctoral student at the Institute of Geology KarRC RAS and Junior Researcher at the Institute of Precambrian Geology and Geochronology RAS. Maria engages in dating and determining the formation environments of geochronometer minerals, which help geologists to pinpoint the time and reconstruct the conditions under which rocks and ores formed. We congratulate Maria Sukhanova on this well-deserved award!
In July, the Russian Academy of Sciences announced the winners of the competition among scientific works by young scientists and students across 21 research fields. A RAS medal was awarded to Maria Sukhanova, doctoral student at the Institute of Geology KarRC RAS and Junior Researcher at the Institute of Precambrian Geology and Geochronology RAS. Maria engages in dating and determining the formation environments of geochronometer minerals, which help geologists to pinpoint the time and reconstruct the conditions under which rocks and ores formed. We congratulate Maria Sukhanova on this well-deserved award!
August 10, 2026
Botanist Roman Obabko is participating in large-scale mapping of Kamchatka vegetation
Junior Researcher Roman Obabko of the Forest Research Institute KarRC RAS is on a scientific expedition to the Kamchatka Peninsula. As part of a project to create large-scale vegetation maps of Kamchatka, the scientist from Karelia makes geobotanical descriptions of mosses and lichens in sample plots.
Junior Researcher Roman Obabko of the Forest Research Institute KarRC RAS is on a scientific expedition to the Kamchatka Peninsula. As part of a project to create large-scale vegetation maps of Kamchatka, the scientist from Karelia makes geobotanical descriptions of mosses and lichens in sample plots.
August 7, 2026
From Karelia to the Arctic: KarRC RAS scientists explore the life in northern rivers
Researchers from the Institute of Biology of the KarRC RAS are back from an expedition to the Teriberka River catchment and the Khibiny Mountains in the Murmansk Region. The data they have collected will help elucidate the organization and resilience of cold-water river ecosystems.
Researchers from the Institute of Biology of the KarRC RAS are back from an expedition to the Teriberka River catchment and the Khibiny Mountains in the Murmansk Region. The data they have collected will help elucidate the organization and resilience of cold-water river ecosystems.
August 6, 2026
Ekolog and Poseidon about to sail out this fall already
The importance of two research vessels – Poseidon and Ekolog – for the scientists of several institutes within the Karelian Research Centre RAS can hardly be overestimated. A great many studies have been conducted using these vessels, and even more are coming. Both ships are currently on hold. No wonder the fate of these vessels – particularly the timelines for their repair and return to operation – has been repeatedly discussed at Academic Council’s and other meetings at the KarRC RAS.
The importance of two research vessels – Poseidon and Ekolog – for the scientists of several institutes within the Karelian Research Centre RAS can hardly be overestimated. A great many studies have been conducted using these vessels, and even more are coming. Both ships are currently on hold. No wonder the fate of these vessels – particularly the timelines for their repair and return to operation – has been repeatedly discussed at Academic Council’s and other meetings at the KarRC RAS.