Arctic
Arctic Cities Union turns 30
#ARCTIC. #SIBERIA. THIS IS TAIMYR. In the 90s, the residents of the Far North were in a very difficult situation. That is why an association was created on October 5, 1992 - the Arctic and the Far North Cities Union, which now consists of 46 cities, including Norilsk and ...
Taimyr berries kissel applies for grant
#ARCTIC. #SIBERIA. THIS IS TAIMYR. The Taimyr berries drinks manufacturer participates in the competition for grants from the Arctic Resource Center foundation. The Taimyr community of indigenous peoples will use the grant to conduct an advertising campaign for their new jelly concentrate from northern berries. The Northern Brands competition is ...
Polar bear census ended on Wrangel island
#ARCTIC. #SIBERIA. THIS IS TAIMYR. The first Polar Bear Census research expedition stage has ended on the Wrangel island. As part of the study, scientists used a new monitoring method - unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) Orlan. According to the Russian Federation Natural Resources Ministry’s press service, the aircraft monitoring of ...
Scientists developed long-term ice forecast for NSR
#ARCTIC. #SIBERIA. THIS IS TAIMYR. Specialists of the Arctic and Antarctic Scientific Research Institute (AASRI) have developed a forecast of expected ice conditions in the Russian Arctic seas for the second half of summer navigation. According to the scientists’ forecasts, in September-October in the Barents, Kara, Laptev, East Siberian and ...
Scientists suggested settling camels in Arctic
#ARCTIC. #SIBERIA. THIS IS TAIMYR. Scientists from Rosatom offered to settle camels in the Arctic. Such a step will help reduce the ambient temperature. The Arctic and the Far North territory is most subjected to climatic changes. If the eternal permafrost begins to melt, numerous environmental disasters will occur. The ...
Musk ox sculpture installed at Taimyr Reserves building
#ARCTIC. #SIBERIA. THIS IS TAIMYR. The decoration of the city by northern animals monuments has become a tradition. So, earlier in Norilsk, a white bear, deer, walrus and storks have appeared in Norilsk. The other day, a metal musk ox made in full size received “registration” on Kirov street, 24. ...
Special aircraft masters Northern Sea Route
#ARCTIC. #SIBERIA. THIS IS TAIMYR. The Two Captains research expedition has completed to study the prospects for the use of amphibians and small aircraft in the Arctic, the Russian Defense Ministry’s Information and Mass Communications Department reports. The expedition was launched in October 2020 and held by naval aviation of ...
Nornickel released valuable fish into Yenisey
#ARCTIC. #SIBERIA. THIS IS TAIMYR. In September, Nornickel released into the Yenisey river another batch of valuable fish breeds - 325 thousand fry of the Siberian sturgeon went on the first voyage in the Prutovsky shallow water in the Yenisei district of the region. “Maintaining biodiversity, replenishing the fry in ...
Wounded Dikson bear senses tickling
#ARCTIC. #SIBERIA. THIS IS TAIMYR. The Dikson island rescued white bear’s hind legs react to tickling. This was told by the Moscow Zoo director Svetlana Akulova. “Veterinary doctors regularly conduct training with the bear to test reflexes and sensitivity: tickle motionless paws with a brush. And at the latest training, ...