KarRC RAS supports the idea of creating an integrated program for studying climate impact in the Arctic

KarRC RAS Director General Olga Bakhmet took part in a hybrid online/offline meeting of the RAS Regional Policy Council held last Friday in Yakutsk. The discussion focused on interactions between academics and authorities regarding Arctic studies, which is one of the priority areas for the Karelian Research Centre.

Scientists suggest creating a geopark network incorporating all of Karelia’s geological attractions

The Institute of Geology KarRC RAS has developed a project to create a network of geoparks in Karelia. Scientists are convinced that the republic's geological attractions are a "new mineral resource," and a renewable one: they can serve the tourism, recreation, education, and economic purposes. The prospects for creating such a network were presented by Sergey Svetov, Director of the Institute of Geology, at the closing of the "Stone Chronicle of Karelia" project, within which scientists familiarized with the republic's residents with the geological past and present of our region.

Scientists ready to deliver their new developments to the agricultural industry

In addition to basic science, researchers at the Karelian Research Centre RAS deal with practical issues, primarily those of concern for Karelia. The range of studies in agriculture is expanding. A couple of days ago, KarRC RAS Director General Olga Bakhmet familiarized Prime Minister of the Republic of Karelia Government Andrey Sergeev with new developments in potato production, regionalization of berry crops, and cultivation of medicinal plants.

Institute of Geology KarRC RAS willing to act as a platform for comprehensive dialog between science, business, authorities

Employees of the Institute of Geology KarRC RAS took part in the 4th International Stone Processing Forum Karelforum-2025. The scientists acted as experts in professional discussions. A take-away from the discussions is that it is necessary to develop cooperation between the mining industry of the republic and the scientific community for a proficient assessment of promising sites and objects and qualified expert review reserves.

KarRC RAS Learned Council resumes work after the summer break

KarRC RAS Learned Council held its first meeting after the summer break. Scientists heard and discussed issues of relevance to the Centre. The scientific agenda was about the results of studies in hydrophysics and geology, and the administrative agenda was about the CEO change at the Forest Research Institute and "Transactions of KarRC RAS" getting a level-1 listing on the White List of scientific journals. The meeting also featured a ceremony for handing in diplomas to doctoral school graduates.

Scientists at KarRC RAS develop instruments for science and industry

Staff of the Laboratory for Ecological Monitoring and Modeling at DMR KarRC RAS are developing instrumentation for their own research and for broad application in various industrial sectors. Their inventions include, in particular, granule and droplet size analyzers and a CO2 flux meter. On September 18-19, scientists took part in the All-Russian Forum Karelia 2025, where they explored tools for promoting their developments.

Republic of Karelia Branch of the Russian Geographical Society celebrates 80th anniversary

On September 25, 1945, the Presidium of the All-Union Geographical Society resolved to set up its branch in Karelia. Since then, the regional RGS Branch, guided by scientific principles and the goals of geographical education, has implemented hundreds of projects in the republic. Throughout its history, the Branch has closely cooperated with the Karelian Research Centre RAS.