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.