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February 5, 2026
Awards were presented at the celebratory joint session of Academy Councils at the KarRC RAS
At the celebratory session of Academic Councils of the KarRC RAS, Petrozavodsk State University (PetrSU), and Karelian Branch of the Russian Presidential Academy of National Economy and Public Administration (RANEPA) dedicated to the Russian Science Day certificates of honor and letters of appreciation from ministries and government agencies were awarded to staff of scientific divisions and winners of the KarRC RAS young scientists competition were announced.
At the celebratory session of Academic Councils of the KarRC RAS, Petrozavodsk State University (PetrSU), and Karelian Branch of the Russian Presidential Academy of National Economy and Public Administration (RANEPA) dedicated to the Russian Science Day certificates of honor and letters of appreciation from ministries and government agencies were awarded to staff of scientific divisions and winners of the KarRC RAS young scientists competition were announced.
February 5, 2026
Representatives of science, businesses, and authorities discuss the prospects of introducing green chemistry technologies at the Kondopoga pulp-and-paper mill
A meeting has been organized at KarRC RAS Institute of Economics, gathering representatives of the business community (management of JSC Kondopoga Pulp and Paper Mill), science, and Government of the Republic of Karelia. The discussion centered around potential cooperation and introduction of emerging green chemistry technologies for the deep processing of wood in Karelia.
A meeting has been organized at KarRC RAS Institute of Economics, gathering representatives of the business community (management of JSC Kondopoga Pulp and Paper Mill), science, and Government of the Republic of Karelia. The discussion centered around potential cooperation and introduction of emerging green chemistry technologies for the deep processing of wood in Karelia.
February 5, 2026
Reporting session for CEOs of KarRC RAS scientific subdivisions completed successfully
On February 4, the KarRC RAS Academic Council resumed its work. During the second day, reports on the 2025 results were presented by the Institute of Applied Mathematical Research, the Institute of Economics, the Institute of Linguistics, Literature and History, and the Department for Multidisciplinary Research. The reports covered all aspects of the scientific divisions’ activities – core research themes and lines, major scientific achievements, implementation of state assignments, work under commercial contracts and grants, financial situation, publication activity, and personnel management.
On February 4, the KarRC RAS Academic Council resumed its work. During the second day, reports on the 2025 results were presented by the Institute of Applied Mathematical Research, the Institute of Economics, the Institute of Linguistics, Literature and History, and the Department for Multidisciplinary Research. The reports covered all aspects of the scientific divisions’ activities – core research themes and lines, major scientific achievements, implementation of state assignments, work under commercial contracts and grants, financial situation, publication activity, and personnel management.
February 4, 2026
KarRC RAS Academic Council hears reports by directors of four institutes
On February 3, directors of the Institute of Biology, Forest Research Institute, Northern Water Problems Institute, and Institute of Geology presented the main results of their institutes’ scientific and administrative activities in 2025 to the KarRC RAS Academic Council. The aspects discussed at the session included implementation of the state assignment, fulfilment of quantitative and financial performance indicators, and the scientific results achieved through the studies conducted in 2025.
On February 3, directors of the Institute of Biology, Forest Research Institute, Northern Water Problems Institute, and Institute of Geology presented the main results of their institutes’ scientific and administrative activities in 2025 to the KarRC RAS Academic Council. The aspects discussed at the session included implementation of the state assignment, fulfilment of quantitative and financial performance indicators, and the scientific results achieved through the studies conducted in 2025.
January 31, 2026
Karelian Research Centre RAS turns 80
Today, the Karelian Research Centre turns 80. On January 31, 1946, the document on establishing the Karelian-Finnish Research Facility of the USSR Academy of Sciences was signed, signifying the foundation of academy science in Karelia. The jubilee events at the Center will start on February 6, shortly before the Russian Science Day, and will continue through the rest of the year.
Today, the Karelian Research Centre turns 80. On January 31, 1946, the document on establishing the Karelian-Finnish Research Facility of the USSR Academy of Sciences was signed, signifying the foundation of academy science in Karelia. The jubilee events at the Center will start on February 6, shortly before the Russian Science Day, and will continue through the rest of the year.
January 30, 2026
Climate change results in increased freshet frequency on Karelian rivers
The hydrological regime on Karelian rivers is undergoing change. Having analyzed a 30-year-long data series for 37 rivers, scientists from the Northern Water Problems Institute KarRC RAS detected a steady increase in the water content in the cold season. Instead of the habitual low water levels in the fall and winter, we’re increasingly seeing freshets, which can cause overflowing and flooding.
The hydrological regime on Karelian rivers is undergoing change. Having analyzed a 30-year-long data series for 37 rivers, scientists from the Northern Water Problems Institute KarRC RAS detected a steady increase in the water content in the cold season. Instead of the habitual low water levels in the fall and winter, we’re increasingly seeing freshets, which can cause overflowing and flooding.
January 28, 2026
The earthquake pinned down to a location in the Pudozh District was possibly the most ancient one in Karelia
Geologists got the first datings from the site of an ancient earthquake in the Pudozh District, surveyed in 2023. They indicate it occurred approximately 11 000–11 500 years BP. If further research validates this finding, this paleoseismic dislocation will be considered the oldest in Karelia: currently known similar locations are 9 000–9 500 years old. The intensity of the earthquake was determined as approximately eight points. Scientists are preparing papers for nominating the site as a protected area.
Geologists got the first datings from the site of an ancient earthquake in the Pudozh District, surveyed in 2023. They indicate it occurred approximately 11 000–11 500 years BP. If further research validates this finding, this paleoseismic dislocation will be considered the oldest in Karelia: currently known similar locations are 9 000–9 500 years old. The intensity of the earthquake was determined as approximately eight points. Scientists are preparing papers for nominating the site as a protected area.