Karelian economist’s scholarly work is used to develop innovation systems in Arctic regions

Economist Sergey Tishkov is among winners of the international competition of scientific, R&D, and innovative advances in the development and use of the Arctic and the continental shelf. The laureates were celebrated in St. Petersburg during the RAO/CIS Offshore 2025 Forum. The researcher has come up with a theory and methodology for forming innovation systems for Arctic regions. His outputs are already applied in districts of Karelia and have been recommended by the Russian Ministry of Agriculture for inclusion in the national program “Development of the Russian fish industry sector”.

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.

Scientists invite nature lovers to take part in bird population monitoring

Ornithologists at KarRC RAS are recruiting volunteers to participate in monitoring bird populations in Karelia and the Leningrad Region. Avian populations, including those of rare species, are undergoing change. To track its scope and understand its causes, it is necessary to regularly conduct bird counts at the same locations and using the same methodology. The denser the transect network, the more effective the observations. Nature enthusiasts can lend a helping hand to scientists and contribute to this large-scale research.

Scientists of KarRC RAS undertook two multidisciplinary expeditions to Vottovaara National Park

Staff of the Forest Research Institute and Institute of Biology of the Karelian Research Centre RAS performed two multidisciplinary expeditions to the Vottovaara National Park in the summer of 2025.

KarRC RAS staff to celebrate the Forest Workers’ Day by giving exciting lectures

The Forest Workers’ Day is historically celebrated in Russia on the third Sunday of September, which in 2025 was on day 21. Honoring this holiday, researchers of the Forest Research Institute KarRC RAS will give several lectures at the Modern Art Museum.

Researchers from BRICS+ countries network to study human-altered ecosystems

Studies of human-altered ecosystems were the key theme of the international webinar organized by the Karelian Research Centre RAS for scientists from Russia, India, China, and Belarus. Researchers shared expertise on the application of modern approaches and the results of their work, and agreed to create an expert network for further interactions.

Ministry of Science and Higher Education Russia extends the mandate of Olga Bakhmet as KarRC RAS Director General

Having considered materials from the competition for the post of Director General of the Karelian Research Centre RAS, Russian Ministry of Science and Higher Education resolved to extend the mandate of Olga Bakhmet as Acting Director General. The candidacies of Alexander Kryshen and Yuri Zaika were not supported by the Ministry. The former did not get the required approvals, while the latter received the fewest votes among the three candidates.

RAS Corr. Academician Olga Bakhmet: “Establishment of an association of federal research centers will help handle common issues”

KarRC RAS Director General Olga Bakhmet took part in a meeting of heads of federal research centers held in the Republic of Tatarstan as one of the events dedicated to the anniversary of the Kazan Scientific Center RAS. The meeting addressed issues common to scientific organizations in Russian regions, including the possibility of establishing an association of Centers.

Scientists performing integrated monitoring of Ladoga Skerries NP ecosystems

A multidisciplinary expedition to the Ladoga Skerries National Park was performed by specialists from several subdivisions of KarRC RAS. The focus was on the park’s plants and animals. Scientists map the forest cover and its dynamics, identify rare species, and evaluate human impact on the natural ecosystems. The results can be used when planning economic and recreational activities in the protected area.

Karelian scientists performed an expedition in the footsteps of Elias Lönnrot and Into Kondrad Inha

Staff of the Institute of Linguistics, Literature and History KarRC RAS went on an expedition around northern parts of Karelia, visiting places journeyed in the 19th century by collector of Karelian runo songs and author of the “Kalevala” epic Elias Lönnrot and by a well-known Finnish journalist and photographer Into Kondrad Inha.

Aapa mires – a potential joint research interest for scientists from Karelia, Khabarovsk, China

Head of the Mire Ecosystems Laboratory at the Institute of Biology KarRC RAS Stanislav Kutenkov took part in the International Symposium on Conservation and Sustainable Development of Peatland Resources in the Chinese city of Changchun. The laboratory implements studies far beyond Karelia, including the Russian Far East, so there is potential for collaboration with Chinese scientists on comparative mire studies.

Scientists exploring for fungal strains capable of controlling ixodid tick numbers

Karelian scientists have conducted an experiment where taiga ticks (Ixodes persulcatus) were infected with various strains of entomopathogenic fungi – parasites that affect many groups of arthropods. The strain collected from Bolshoy Solovetsky Island in the White Sea proved to be the most effective: tick mortality in this treatment was 45% on the seventh day and rose to 95% on the eleventh day. The results can be used to develop biologics for controlling the numbers of the main vector of dangerous diseases.