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March 6, 2025

Women scientists at KarRC RAS receive government awards on the International Women’s Day eve

On March 6, the official ceremony of handing government awards to the best science, culture and art workers took place at the National Museum of Karelia. Scientists of the Karelian Research Center RAS Irma Mullonen and Natalya Kaznina were acknowledged by the decree of the Head of the region.

Artur Parfenchikov congratulated the scientists and praised their diligent work, high professionalism and contribution to the development of science over many years.

Irma Mullonen, Doctor of Philology, Corresponding Fellow of the Russian Academy of Sciences, Principal Researcher of the Linguistics Section of the Institute of Linguistics, Literature and History KarRC RAS was awarded the medal For Merit to the Republic of Karelia for great achievements and services to the Republic of Karelia and its residents in professional activities, in the conservation, development and popularization of historical and cultural heritage in the republic.

Irma Ivanovna is a well-known toponymist, specialist in Balto-Finnic linguistics, onomastics, language contacts and ethnolinguistics.

For many years of productive work, great contribution to the development of science, training and education of highly qualified personnel, the honorary title Honored Worker of Science of the Republic of Karelia was awarded to Natalya Kaznina - Doctor of Biology, Deputy Director for Science of the Institute of Biology KarRC RAS, Leading Researcher of the Laboratory of Plant Ecological Physiology of the Institute of Biology KarRC RAS.

The main research focus for Natalya Mstislavovna is the study of the phenomenology and mechanisms of heavy metal tolerance in plants. One of her recent papers investigates the effects of salicylic acid in improving the tolerance of soil micronutrient deficiency in grasses.

Congratulations to Irma Ivanovna and Natalya Mstislavovna!

Photo: Respublika Information Agency / Sergey Yudin

Ice-related phenomena on rivers emptying into the White Sea now last three weeks less than 60 years before

Ice on northern rivers now forms later while ice-off occurs earlier. Karelian scientists confirmed this having analyzed 64 years of marine and meteorological data from the estuaries of rivers draining into the White Sea along its western coast. Climate change has bit three weeks off the ice-covered period on these rivers. The reductions have been the most significant in the last 30 years, aligning with global warming trends in Arctic water bodies.

June 23, 2025

Citizen science and web technologies help researchers study insects of Karelia

More than 30 insect species not encountered in Karelia previously have been revealed by entomologists from KarRC RAS during their expeditions and using data communicated by active participants of the iNaturalist portal – an open platform for collecting biodiversity data.

June 20, 2025

Application process for 2025/2026 Doctoral Studies started at KarRC RAS

On June 20, Karelian Research Centre RAS began accepting papers from applicants for its Doctoral Courses. This year, university graduates can choose from ten academic specialties in the STEM, natural sciences, humanities, and social sciences.

June 17, 2025

An important phase of the KarRC RAS Director General election procedure completed

The Electoral Commission has summarized the results of the voting for the election of the Director General of KarRC RAS. The turnout exceeded 80% of the Center's employees. The majority of votes, 391, were cast for Alexander Kryshen, Director of the Forest Research Institute. Acting Director General Olga Bakhmet was supported by 252 voters, and Deputy Director General Yuri Zaika received 17 votes. The Electoral Commission documented these results in its report, which will be submitted to the HR Policy Department of the Federal Ministry of Science and Higher Education. The candidacies will now undergo the procedure of approval by federal agencies, after which the employment contract will be signed with the winner of the competition.

June 11, 2025

Posseidon research vessel is back from this season’s first integrated expedition

Employees of the Northern Water Problems Institute KarRC RAS completed an expedition around Lake Onego on board the Posseidon research vessel. The expedition covered 19 sites in bays, Central Onego, and Kizhi Skerries region. Scientists have sampled water for chemical and biological analyses.

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