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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".