"The Land of Kalevala" Ethno-festival has been held in St. Petersburg annually since 2006. It brings together public, non-governmental, and private organizations and institutions, creative and scientific teams, individual participants from northern regions of Russia. Opening of the finals and the awards ceremony of the ethno-festival took place on April, 10 in the Atrium of the General Staff building of the State Hermitage and the closing ceremony - at the headquarters of the Russian Geographical Society.
Olga Bakhmet, KarRC RAS Director General, took part in awarding the winners of the competition program and delivered a presentation at the session " The Land of Kalevala: tourism projects and development of territories" within the framework of the science and business agenda.
– Karelian Scientific Center RAS makes its contribution to the overall development of the socio-cultural, research, and educational spheres of the republic's life. Our center is engaged in basic and applied scientific research, in implementation of scientific achievements in the socio-economic, cultural and educational environment not only in Karelia, but also in Russia as a whole. Another major area of activity for KarRC RAS is scientific support to integrated development of the region and training of highly qualified scientific staff, - said Olga Bakhmet.
She particularly pointed out the large-scale work for the study of Finno-Ugric languages and the ethnocultural traditions of the peoples of the republic, which is underway at the Institute of Linguistics, Literature, and History KarRC RAS.
According to KarRC RAS leader, scientists are willing to take an active part in the development and implementation of best practices that promote Karelia in the spheres of modern science, culture, education, tourism activities, international and interregional cooperation.
Based on the results of the 17th Ethno-festival "The Land of Kalevala" Olga Bakhmet was announced an honorary laureate of the year and awarded with the "Karelian Commonwealth" medal.
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April 14, 2023
Olga Bakhmet, Director General of the Karelian Research Center RAS, took part in the events of the 17th "The Land of Kalevala" Ethno-festival. She told about the contribution of researchers to the study and conservation of the natural, historical and cultural heritage of Karelia. At the wrap-up of the festival KarRC RAS leader was awarded a "Karelian Commonwealth" medal.
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