The exhibition “Karelia. History in Stone” at the National Library of the Republic of Karelia will present a variety of exhibits: solidified lava, fragments of the ancient sea bed, hematite ore specimens, etc. Through these exhibits visitors will be able to connect to the history of the Earth and learn what Karelia looked like billions of years ago: how many volcanoes there were around the present-day Petrozavodsk, what lake was formed by meteorite impact, where the traces of an ancient sea beach in the Klyuchevaya district come from, and a lot more.
During April, visitors will be offered lectures and master classes: to examine minerals under a microscope, to learn how stones differ from each other, and to trace their path from a body of rock to a piece of interior design.
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April 1, 2025
Scholarly geologists to give a series of lectures and master classes within the “Karelia. History in Stone” exhibition
The exhibition “Karelia. History in Stone” prepared by the Institute of Geology KarRC RAS is set to open at the National Library of the Republic of Karelia on April 6. It will introduce visitors to natural features found around Petrozavodsk: traces of volcanic eruptions, marine sediments and evidence of the origin of early life forms. During the month, scientists will be giving lectures and master classes at the library.
The exhibition “Karelia. History in Stone” prepared by the Institute of Geology KarRC RAS is set to open at the National Library of the Republic of Karelia on April 6. It will introduce visitors to natural features found around Petrozavodsk: traces of volcanic eruptions, marine sediments and evidence of the origin of early life forms. During the month, scientists will be giving lectures and master classes at the library.
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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.