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September 11, 2026
International Academic Forum hosted by the KarRC RAS to incorporate several large conferences on natural sciences and the humanities
This fall’s main scientific event at the KarRC RAS will be the International Academic Forum "Science Beyond Borders: Interdisciplinary Scientific Cooperation". It will combine large conferences in natural sciences and the humanities within the celebration of the 80th anniversary of the Karelian Research Centre RAS. The participants will be experts from across Russia and from abroad: India, China, South Africa, Ethiopia, Brazil, and other countries.
This fall’s main scientific event at the KarRC RAS will be the International Academic Forum "Science Beyond Borders: Interdisciplinary Scientific Cooperation". It will combine large conferences in natural sciences and the humanities within the celebration of the 80th anniversary of the Karelian Research Centre RAS. The participants will be experts from across Russia and from abroad: India, China, South Africa, Ethiopia, Brazil, and other countries.
September 7, 2026
Ligula tapeworm manipulates the physiology and behavior of the infected fish host by means of an array of proteins
Biochemists at the KarRC RAS have elucidated how a widespread parasite – ligula tapeworm – affects the physiology and behavior of cyprinid fishes, particularly bream. The scientists conducted a proteomic analysis of swabs from the parasite-host contact zone to trace their molecular-level interactions. It turns out, Ligula can use a set of proteins to not only suppress the host's immune system and regulate nutrient availability but also to reduce the fish's vigilance, making it easier prey for birds – the definitive hosts in the tapeworm's life cycle.
Biochemists at the KarRC RAS have elucidated how a widespread parasite – ligula tapeworm – affects the physiology and behavior of cyprinid fishes, particularly bream. The scientists conducted a proteomic analysis of swabs from the parasite-host contact zone to trace their molecular-level interactions. It turns out, Ligula can use a set of proteins to not only suppress the host's immune system and regulate nutrient availability but also to reduce the fish's vigilance, making it easier prey for birds – the definitive hosts in the tapeworm's life cycle.
September 4, 2026
Patent Service KarRC RAS turns 50
Patent Service of the Karelian Research Centre of the RAS celebrates 50th anniversary. Founded in September 1976, this department is in charge of protecting the intellectual property of the KarRC RAS. They process patent applications for inventions and utility models, as well as applications for state registration certificates for databases and computer programs. We extend our congratulations to our colleagues on this jubilee!
Patent Service of the Karelian Research Centre of the RAS celebrates 50th anniversary. Founded in September 1976, this department is in charge of protecting the intellectual property of the KarRC RAS. They process patent applications for inventions and utility models, as well as applications for state registration certificates for databases and computer programs. We extend our congratulations to our colleagues on this jubilee!
September 2, 2026
Geophysicists from the KarRC RAS search for historical burials in Pechenga using GPR
Employees of the Institute of Geology of the Karelian Research Centre RAS are participating in archaeological exploration on the territory of the Trifon of Pechenga Holy Trinity Male Monastery and the Church of 116 Monk Martyrs of Pechenga in the Murmansk Region. Geophysicists are conducting ground-penetrating radar surveys to locate burials and other archaeological features that will help reconstruct the area’s historical background. In August, the researchers performed a detailed GPR survey over an area of more than 7 hectares and tested a new methodology.
Employees of the Institute of Geology of the Karelian Research Centre RAS are participating in archaeological exploration on the territory of the Trifon of Pechenga Holy Trinity Male Monastery and the Church of 116 Monk Martyrs of Pechenga in the Murmansk Region. Geophysicists are conducting ground-penetrating radar surveys to locate burials and other archaeological features that will help reconstruct the area’s historical background. In August, the researchers performed a detailed GPR survey over an area of more than 7 hectares and tested a new methodology.
August 25, 2026
Scientists from Russia and BRICS countries to gather in Petrozavodsk for the third time to discuss environmental and nature management issues
Experts from Russian regions, India, China, South Africa, Ethiopia, Brazil, and other countries will gather in Petrozavodsk for the conference "Regional-level Cooperation Within BRICS: Modern Environmental and Nature Management Issues" to be held at the Karelian Research Centre RAS on September 15–17. Scientists will discuss the state of aquatic and forest ecosystems, geology- and soil science perspectives of sustainable use of natural resources, as well as green economy challenges.
Experts from Russian regions, India, China, South Africa, Ethiopia, Brazil, and other countries will gather in Petrozavodsk for the conference "Regional-level Cooperation Within BRICS: Modern Environmental and Nature Management Issues" to be held at the Karelian Research Centre RAS on September 15–17. Scientists will discuss the state of aquatic and forest ecosystems, geology- and soil science perspectives of sustainable use of natural resources, as well as green economy challenges.
August 19, 2026
The seventh issue of the journal Transactions of KarRC RAS, ecological studies, released
The 2026 seventh issue of the journal Transactions of the Karelian Research Centre RAS (Ecological Studies series) has been released. The issue contains 16 original articles covering a wide range of scientific topics, such as modeling under-canopy radiation regime, diversity of coastal plant communities in the estuaries of the White and Barents Seas, Sphagnum productivity dynamics in mid-boreal mires of Karelia, etc. The Bereavements feature commemorates the outstanding Russian geobotanist and mire scientist, Tatyana Yurkovskaya.
The 2026 seventh issue of the journal Transactions of the Karelian Research Centre RAS (Ecological Studies series) has been released. The issue contains 16 original articles covering a wide range of scientific topics, such as modeling under-canopy radiation regime, diversity of coastal plant communities in the estuaries of the White and Barents Seas, Sphagnum productivity dynamics in mid-boreal mires of Karelia, etc. The Bereavements feature commemorates the outstanding Russian geobotanist and mire scientist, Tatyana Yurkovskaya.
August 14, 2026
Unique expedition to Balto-Finnic peoples of Siberia
Senior Researcher Alexey Blandov of NORDICA Interdisciplinary Research & Education Center, KarRC RAS, has conducted a unique expedition to Siberia. The key objective of the expedition was to document the current state of idioms and traditional culture among Balto-Finnic ethnics who, during the 19th and 20th centuries, found themselves thousands of kilometers away from their historical homeland
Senior Researcher Alexey Blandov of NORDICA Interdisciplinary Research & Education Center, KarRC RAS, has conducted a unique expedition to Siberia. The key objective of the expedition was to document the current state of idioms and traditional culture among Balto-Finnic ethnics who, during the 19th and 20th centuries, found themselves thousands of kilometers away from their historical homeland