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March 30, 2026
Young CIS scientists networked on common water problems at a school and workshop organized by the KarRC RAS
The international school and workshop “Under the Pressure of Global Climate Change: a Youth Network for Water Ecosystem Research” in Petrozavodsk has come to an end. During four days, young researchers from Russia, Belarus, Kyrgyzstan, Kazakhstan, Armenia, Uzbekistan, and Tajikistan listened to lectures and mastered scientific techniques in practice, under the guidance of seasoned experts. In conclusion, the participants agreed to maintain the network and keep looking for opportunities to jointly study common environmental problems.
The international school and workshop “Under the Pressure of Global Climate Change: a Youth Network for Water Ecosystem Research” in Petrozavodsk has come to an end. During four days, young researchers from Russia, Belarus, Kyrgyzstan, Kazakhstan, Armenia, Uzbekistan, and Tajikistan listened to lectures and mastered scientific techniques in practice, under the guidance of seasoned experts. In conclusion, the participants agreed to maintain the network and keep looking for opportunities to jointly study common environmental problems.
March 27, 2026
RAS Corr. Fellow Olga Bakhmet: Arctic biodiversity conservation is impossible without science as its foundation
The International Forum "Polar Bear Universe", organized by the Ministry of Natural Resources of Russia and the Government of the Chukotka Autonomous Okrug, is taking place in St. Petersburg. At the forum’s Bio-ecological Arctic Cluster, KarRC RAS leader, RAS Corr. Fellow Olga Bakhmet spoke about the scientific foundations for conserving Arctic biodiversity and presented the expertise of Karelian scientists in this field.
The International Forum "Polar Bear Universe", organized by the Ministry of Natural Resources of Russia and the Government of the Chukotka Autonomous Okrug, is taking place in St. Petersburg. At the forum’s Bio-ecological Arctic Cluster, KarRC RAS leader, RAS Corr. Fellow Olga Bakhmet spoke about the scientific foundations for conserving Arctic biodiversity and presented the expertise of Karelian scientists in this field.
March 26, 2026
Olga Bakhmet presented KarRC’s proposals for the federal Clean Ladoga project in St. Petersburg
Experts of the Karelian Research Centre RAS have prepared proposals for the federal project Clean Ladoga. The Centre’s CEO, Olga Bakhmet, presented them at a joint meeting of the Environmental Council under the Governor of St. Petersburg and the Public Environmental Council under the Governor of the Leningrad Region. The main point of her presentation was that the integrated program for the environmental rehabilitation of Lake Ladoga must encompass also the water bodies located throughout the lake’s catchment area.
Experts of the Karelian Research Centre RAS have prepared proposals for the federal project Clean Ladoga. The Centre’s CEO, Olga Bakhmet, presented them at a joint meeting of the Environmental Council under the Governor of St. Petersburg and the Public Environmental Council under the Governor of the Leningrad Region. The main point of her presentation was that the integrated program for the environmental rehabilitation of Lake Ladoga must encompass also the water bodies located throughout the lake’s catchment area.
March 24, 2026
A youth school and workshop on aquatic ecosystem studies gathers learners and lecturers from CIS countries at the KarRC RAS
The international school and workshop "Under the Pressure of Global Climate Change: a Youth Network for Aquatic Ecosystem Research" was launched in Petrozavodsk on March 24. Over four days, young researchers from Russia, Belarus, Kyrgyzstan, Kazakhstan, Armenia, Uzbekistan, and Tajikistan will engage in theoretical and practical training under the guidance of experts from the KarRC RAS and researchers from CIS countries, India, and China.
The international school and workshop "Under the Pressure of Global Climate Change: a Youth Network for Aquatic Ecosystem Research" was launched in Petrozavodsk on March 24. Over four days, young researchers from Russia, Belarus, Kyrgyzstan, Kazakhstan, Armenia, Uzbekistan, and Tajikistan will engage in theoretical and practical training under the guidance of experts from the KarRC RAS and researchers from CIS countries, India, and China.
March 16, 2026
Karelian entomologist, Andrei Humala, discovered six new species of parasitoid wasps last year
In 2025, entomologist from Karelia, Andrei Humala, described four new parasitoid wasp species from Africa. They all belong to a genus relatively rare in that region, Eusterinx. One more finding was made in each of samples from Mexico and Russian Far East. The scientist has specialized in the study of parasitoid wasps for over 30 years, during which time he has described 3 genera and 149 species new to science.
In 2025, entomologist from Karelia, Andrei Humala, described four new parasitoid wasp species from Africa. They all belong to a genus relatively rare in that region, Eusterinx. One more finding was made in each of samples from Mexico and Russian Far East. The scientist has specialized in the study of parasitoid wasps for over 30 years, during which time he has described 3 genera and 149 species new to science.
February 27, 2026
Karelian scientists agree to collaborate with Indian colleagues
Karelian scientists are launching cooperation with their Indian colleagues. The agreement was reached by KarRC RAS delegation on a visit to India.
During the visit, members of the team delivered presentations at three scientific conferences, signed two Memorandums of Understanding, and discussed future joint activities.
Karelian scientists are launching cooperation with their Indian colleagues. The agreement was reached by KarRC RAS delegation on a visit to India.
During the visit, members of the team delivered presentations at three scientific conferences, signed two Memorandums of Understanding, and discussed future joint activities.
February 17, 2026
KarRC RAS delegation is on a visit in India
KarRC RAS delegation headed by Acting Director General Olga Bakhmet is currently on a visit in India at the invitation of the Indian Institute of Science. The delegation also includes KarRC RAS Deputy Director for Science Administration Alexander Slabunov, Director of the Northern Water Problems Institute Yulia Lukina, and Chief Officer of the KarRC RAS Department for International Cooperation Aleksey Tsvetkov.
KarRC RAS delegation headed by Acting Director General Olga Bakhmet is currently on a visit in India at the invitation of the Indian Institute of Science. The delegation also includes KarRC RAS Deputy Director for Science Administration Alexander Slabunov, Director of the Northern Water Problems Institute Yulia Lukina, and Chief Officer of the KarRC RAS Department for International Cooperation Aleksey Tsvetkov.
February 11, 2026
Competition for participation in the KarRC RAS’s youth school for aquatic ecosystem research is ten applications per spot
The selection process for applications for KarRC RAS’s international project "Under the Pressure of Global Climate Change: A Youth Network for Water Ecosystem Research" is over. A total of 170 applications were submitted by young researchers from scientific and educational organizations of Russia and the CIS. The winners come from Belarus, Armenia, Kazakhstan, and other countries.
The selection process for applications for KarRC RAS’s international project "Under the Pressure of Global Climate Change: A Youth Network for Water Ecosystem Research" is over. A total of 170 applications were submitted by young researchers from scientific and educational organizations of Russia and the CIS. The winners come from Belarus, Armenia, Kazakhstan, and other countries.
January 21, 2026
Karelian shungite’s water purifying qualities confirmed
Italian scientists compared shungite rocks from Karelia and Kazakhstan, finding a higher water purifying performance of the former. European colleagues consistently refer to the results of long-term studies carried out by the Shungite Geology and Technology Laboratory at the Institute of Geology KarRC RAS, which investigates the potential applications of this unique rock species, particularly water filtration.
Italian scientists compared shungite rocks from Karelia and Kazakhstan, finding a higher water purifying performance of the former. European colleagues consistently refer to the results of long-term studies carried out by the Shungite Geology and Technology Laboratory at the Institute of Geology KarRC RAS, which investigates the potential applications of this unique rock species, particularly water filtration.
January 8, 2026
Karelian scientists surveyed the Mekong River Delta within a Russia-Vietnam project
Researchers from the Institute of Biology KarRC RAS Viktor Voronin and Dmitry Bityutsky took part in an expedition to the Mekong River Delta in Vietnam, which collected biological material for assessing the ecological status and biological resources of the Mekong Delta using biochemical profiling methods within an international cooperation initiative.
Researchers from the Institute of Biology KarRC RAS Viktor Voronin and Dmitry Bityutsky took part in an expedition to the Mekong River Delta in Vietnam, which collected biological material for assessing the ecological status and biological resources of the Mekong Delta using biochemical profiling methods within an international cooperation initiative.