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November 6, 2023
Scientists from KarRC RAS substantiated the designation of territories to be protected within a new national park
Vottovaara National Park is being established in Karelia in an area of around 14 thousand hectares. The relevant Russian Government Ordinance was signed on October 20th. The new protected area will consist of three separate clusters. The scientific component of the nomination papers was prepared by specialists at the Karelian Research Centre RAS.
Vottovaara National Park is being established in Karelia in an area of around 14 thousand hectares. The relevant Russian Government Ordinance was signed on October 20th. The new protected area will consist of three separate clusters. The scientific component of the nomination papers was prepared by specialists at the Karelian Research Centre RAS.
November 3, 2023
KarRC RAS and Ladoga Skerries National Park sign a cooperation agreement
Karelian Research Centre of the Russian Academy of Sciences and the Ladoga Skerries National Park signed a cooperation agreement. The document was signed by Olga Bakhmet, KarRC RAS Director General, and Elena Kutukova, Acting Director of the protected area, during the 21st Strategic Planning Leaders Forum (Forum Strategov), which took place in St. Petersburg on October 30-31. Also, during the forum events Olga Bakhmet presented proposals for strengthening cross-border cooperation between regions of Russia and Belarus and the emerging avenues of scientific cooperation with African countries.
Karelian Research Centre of the Russian Academy of Sciences and the Ladoga Skerries National Park signed a cooperation agreement. The document was signed by Olga Bakhmet, KarRC RAS Director General, and Elena Kutukova, Acting Director of the protected area, during the 21st Strategic Planning Leaders Forum (Forum Strategov), which took place in St. Petersburg on October 30-31. Also, during the forum events Olga Bakhmet presented proposals for strengthening cross-border cooperation between regions of Russia and Belarus and the emerging avenues of scientific cooperation with African countries.
October 27, 2023
The discovery and analysis of zircon in iron ore in Karelia can ease the search for more valuable raw materials
Karelian scientists discovered zircon within the Kostomuksha iron ore. This mineral helps determine the rock's age and genesis environment. Having analyzed this finding, specialists from the Institute of Geology KarRC RAS learned more about the history of iron ore formation in one of the largest deposits in Russia. In practice, this information can help predict where the best quality ore is to be found.
Karelian scientists discovered zircon within the Kostomuksha iron ore. This mineral helps determine the rock's age and genesis environment. Having analyzed this finding, specialists from the Institute of Geology KarRC RAS learned more about the history of iron ore formation in one of the largest deposits in Russia. In practice, this information can help predict where the best quality ore is to be found.
October 26, 2023
Scientists from KarRC RAS explored unique natural objects on the Kola Peninsula
Karelian scientists explored unique natural objects on Tersky Coast of the White Sea: palsa mires, which have permafrost at their base, and Kuzomen Sands – a desert in the Arctic. Using remote sensing methods, experts compiled the vegetation map of difficult-to-access areas. Information was collected on rare and conservation-concern species of plants and insects. A more detailed account of the results of integrated expeditions to the Tersky Coast was given at a meeting of the Learned Council of the Karelian Research Centre RAS by Senior Researcher at KarRC RAS Department for Multidisciplinary Research (DMR) Aleksey Kravchenko.
Karelian scientists explored unique natural objects on Tersky Coast of the White Sea: palsa mires, which have permafrost at their base, and Kuzomen Sands – a desert in the Arctic. Using remote sensing methods, experts compiled the vegetation map of difficult-to-access areas. Information was collected on rare and conservation-concern species of plants and insects. A more detailed account of the results of integrated expeditions to the Tersky Coast was given at a meeting of the Learned Council of the Karelian Research Centre RAS by Senior Researcher at KarRC RAS Department for Multidisciplinary Research (DMR) Aleksey Kravchenko.
October 18, 2023
Ornithologists for the first time use 3D technology to study bird behavior and breeding in the Artic
Karelian scientists have applied a new 3D technique to study breeding areas of songbirds. Researchers used 3D analysis to model spaces inhabited by pairs of Willow Warblers. This study can help learn more about the behavior of birds and their adaptations to the habitat. This is especially important in a changing environment, where birds' usual habitats are shrinking under human impact.
Karelian scientists have applied a new 3D technique to study breeding areas of songbirds. Researchers used 3D analysis to model spaces inhabited by pairs of Willow Warblers. This study can help learn more about the behavior of birds and their adaptations to the habitat. This is especially important in a changing environment, where birds' usual habitats are shrinking under human impact.