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February 26, 2026
Scientists have proposed applying best practices of cross-border cooperation to address Arctic environmental problems
A presentation of the scientific publication titled “Using Best Practices from Russian-European Cross-Border Cooperation Programs to Address Local Environmental Problems in Regions of the Russian Arctic” took place at the Karelian Research Center of the Russian Academy of Sciences (KarRC RAS). The publication of this study was made possible thanks to a grant received by KarRC RAS from the Expert Center "Arctic Development Project Office."
A presentation of the scientific publication titled “Using Best Practices from Russian-European Cross-Border Cooperation Programs to Address Local Environmental Problems in Regions of the Russian Arctic” took place at the Karelian Research Center of the Russian Academy of Sciences (KarRC RAS). The publication of this study was made possible thanks to a grant received by KarRC RAS from the Expert Center "Arctic Development Project Office."
February 20, 2026
The first 2026 issue of the journal Transactions of KarRC RAS is out of press
The first issue of the Scientific Journal Transactions of the Karelian Research Centre of the Russian Academy of Sciences in 2026 is out of press. The Academic Council of the KarRC RAS has resolved that in 2026 the journal will return to its full pre-pandemic publication frequency of 12 issues per year. The theme of the first issue is ecological studies.
The first issue of the Scientific Journal Transactions of the Karelian Research Centre of the Russian Academy of Sciences in 2026 is out of press. The Academic Council of the KarRC RAS has resolved that in 2026 the journal will return to its full pre-pandemic publication frequency of 12 issues per year. The theme of the first issue is ecological studies.
February 19, 2026
Artificial nests to help conserve rare bird species populations in the Paanajarvi National Park
Scientists are determined to boost the populations of rare bird species in the Paanajarvi National Park by using artificial nesting structures. They were erected by ornithologist Sergey Simonov during his trip to the park in February. A week’s work, one and half cubic meters lumber, two thousand screws and there – over forty nest platforms and boxes are ready to be deployed and welcome the first avian settlers: White-tailed Sea Eagles, buzzards, owls, mergansers, and other species.
Scientists are determined to boost the populations of rare bird species in the Paanajarvi National Park by using artificial nesting structures. They were erected by ornithologist Sergey Simonov during his trip to the park in February. A week’s work, one and half cubic meters lumber, two thousand screws and there – over forty nest platforms and boxes are ready to be deployed and welcome the first avian settlers: White-tailed Sea Eagles, buzzards, owls, mergansers, and other species.
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 16, 2026
Five projects by Karelian scientists received grant support from the Presidential Foundation for Nature
Nature conservation projects by scientists from the KarRC RAS have been granted top-level support. Their implementation will be funded by the Presidential Foundation for Nature. Five projects by Karelian scientists are winners of the grant competition, selected from among around a thousand applications.
Nature conservation projects by scientists from the KarRC RAS have been granted top-level support. Their implementation will be funded by the Presidential Foundation for Nature. Five projects by Karelian scientists are winners of the grant competition, selected from among around a thousand applications.
February 13, 2026
Scientists from KarRC RAS talked about their research on the language and historical heritage of peoples of Karelia at a conference in the Kizhi Museum
Researchers from the Institute of Linguistics, Literature and History KarRC RAS presented the findings of their studies, including field research, at the scientific conference organized by the Kizhi Open Air Museum. Ethnologist Sergey Minvaleev talked about the formation of the ethnocultural landscape of the Ludic Karelian territory, which for centuries lay at the crossroads of intensive interethnic contacts. Historian Alexander Krivonozhenko presented the scientific, practical, and educational outcomes of the project "Watermill: A Symbol of the Karelian Countryside".
Researchers from the Institute of Linguistics, Literature and History KarRC RAS presented the findings of their studies, including field research, at the scientific conference organized by the Kizhi Open Air Museum. Ethnologist Sergey Minvaleev talked about the formation of the ethnocultural landscape of the Ludic Karelian territory, which for centuries lay at the crossroads of intensive interethnic contacts. Historian Alexander Krivonozhenko presented the scientific, practical, and educational outcomes of the project "Watermill: A Symbol of the Karelian Countryside".
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.
February 10, 2026
Karelian scientists published a dictionary of Livvi Karelian village names
Scientists Denis Kuzmin, Irma Mullonen, and Ekaterina Zakharova of the Institute of Linguistics, Literature and History KarRC RAS have prepared and released a new publication: "Livvi Villages from A to Ä: A Dictionary of Populated Place Names". This edition follows up to the 2021 "Dictionary of Ludic Populated Place Names". The design was created by the well-known Karelian artist Margarita Yufa. The work on the book took four years.
Scientists Denis Kuzmin, Irma Mullonen, and Ekaterina Zakharova of the Institute of Linguistics, Literature and History KarRC RAS have prepared and released a new publication: "Livvi Villages from A to Ä: A Dictionary of Populated Place Names". This edition follows up to the 2021 "Dictionary of Ludic Populated Place Names". The design was created by the well-known Karelian artist Margarita Yufa. The work on the book took four years.
February 9, 2026
KarRC RAS and RBK company sign a cooperation agreement to study and utilize shungite
The KaRRC RAS and the Karelian Investment Company RBK signed a cooperation agreement relating to projects for the study of shungite and its application in various sectors of the economy: from animal feeds to radio frequency shielding materials. The agreement envisages research, development, and innovation activities, as well as doing knowledge-intensive business.
The KaRRC RAS and the Karelian Investment Company RBK signed a cooperation agreement relating to projects for the study of shungite and its application in various sectors of the economy: from animal feeds to radio frequency shielding materials. The agreement envisages research, development, and innovation activities, as well as doing knowledge-intensive business.
February 6, 2026
Celebratory joint session of Academic Councils at the KarRC RAS launches the Centre’s 80th Anniversary events
On Friday, February 6, a joint meeting of the Academic Councils of the KarRC RAS, Petrozavodsk State University (PetrSU), and Karelian Branch of the Russian Presidential Academy of National Economy and Public Administration (RANEPA) was held at the KarRC RAS. These annual sessions are dedicated to the Russian Science Day, celebrated on February 8. This Academic Council gathering inaugurated the Center's anniversary year – 80 years ago, the Karelian-Finnish Research Facility of the USSR Academy of Sciences, from which the KarRC RAS traces its origins, was founded.
The academics were welcomed by KarRC RAS leader Olga Bakhmet, who outlined the plans for the anniversary year.
On Friday, February 6, a joint meeting of the Academic Councils of the KarRC RAS, Petrozavodsk State University (PetrSU), and Karelian Branch of the Russian Presidential Academy of National Economy and Public Administration (RANEPA) was held at the KarRC RAS. These annual sessions are dedicated to the Russian Science Day, celebrated on February 8. This Academic Council gathering inaugurated the Center's anniversary year – 80 years ago, the Karelian-Finnish Research Facility of the USSR Academy of Sciences, from which the KarRC RAS traces its origins, was founded.
The academics were welcomed by KarRC RAS leader Olga Bakhmet, who outlined the plans for the anniversary year.
February 5, 2026
Awards were presented at the celebratory joint session of Academy Councils at the KarRC RAS
At the celebratory session of Academic Councils of the KarRC RAS, Petrozavodsk State University (PetrSU), and Karelian Branch of the Russian Presidential Academy of National Economy and Public Administration (RANEPA) dedicated to the Russian Science Day certificates of honor and letters of appreciation from ministries and government agencies were awarded to staff of scientific divisions and winners of the KarRC RAS young scientists competition were announced.
At the celebratory session of Academic Councils of the KarRC RAS, Petrozavodsk State University (PetrSU), and Karelian Branch of the Russian Presidential Academy of National Economy and Public Administration (RANEPA) dedicated to the Russian Science Day certificates of honor and letters of appreciation from ministries and government agencies were awarded to staff of scientific divisions and winners of the KarRC RAS young scientists competition were announced.
February 5, 2026
Representatives of science, businesses, and authorities discuss the prospects of introducing green chemistry technologies at the Kondopoga pulp-and-paper mill
A meeting has been organized at KarRC RAS Institute of Economics, gathering representatives of the business community (management of JSC Kondopoga Pulp and Paper Mill), science, and Government of the Republic of Karelia. The discussion centered around potential cooperation and introduction of emerging green chemistry technologies for the deep processing of wood in Karelia.
A meeting has been organized at KarRC RAS Institute of Economics, gathering representatives of the business community (management of JSC Kondopoga Pulp and Paper Mill), science, and Government of the Republic of Karelia. The discussion centered around potential cooperation and introduction of emerging green chemistry technologies for the deep processing of wood in Karelia.
February 5, 2026
Reporting session for CEOs of KarRC RAS scientific subdivisions completed successfully
On February 4, the KarRC RAS Academic Council resumed its work. During the second day, reports on the 2025 results were presented by the Institute of Applied Mathematical Research, the Institute of Economics, the Institute of Linguistics, Literature and History, and the Department for Multidisciplinary Research. The reports covered all aspects of the scientific divisions’ activities – core research themes and lines, major scientific achievements, implementation of state assignments, work under commercial contracts and grants, financial situation, publication activity, and personnel management.
On February 4, the KarRC RAS Academic Council resumed its work. During the second day, reports on the 2025 results were presented by the Institute of Applied Mathematical Research, the Institute of Economics, the Institute of Linguistics, Literature and History, and the Department for Multidisciplinary Research. The reports covered all aspects of the scientific divisions’ activities – core research themes and lines, major scientific achievements, implementation of state assignments, work under commercial contracts and grants, financial situation, publication activity, and personnel management.
February 4, 2026
KarRC RAS Academic Council hears reports by directors of four institutes
On February 3, directors of the Institute of Biology, Forest Research Institute, Northern Water Problems Institute, and Institute of Geology presented the main results of their institutes’ scientific and administrative activities in 2025 to the KarRC RAS Academic Council. The aspects discussed at the session included implementation of the state assignment, fulfilment of quantitative and financial performance indicators, and the scientific results achieved through the studies conducted in 2025.
On February 3, directors of the Institute of Biology, Forest Research Institute, Northern Water Problems Institute, and Institute of Geology presented the main results of their institutes’ scientific and administrative activities in 2025 to the KarRC RAS Academic Council. The aspects discussed at the session included implementation of the state assignment, fulfilment of quantitative and financial performance indicators, and the scientific results achieved through the studies conducted in 2025.