Arctic
Russian North series to be filmed in Arctic
#ARCTIC. #SIBERIA. THIS IS TAIMYR. The expedition is dedicated to the 280th anniversary of Semyon Chelyuskin’s journey, which discovered the northernmost point of Russia. It was organized by the master of sports of the USSR in mountaineering Dmitry Botov, who bears the title of Snow Leopard (these are climbers ...
Scientists found octopuses and large cod near North Pole
#ARCTIC. #SIBERIA. THIS IS TAIMYR. Oceanologists, to their surprise, found large cod and octopuses in the vicinity of the North Pole. Living creatures serve as food for walruses, seals and polar bears, which, although in small numbers, are found near the northernmost point of the Earth, TASS writes about ...
Yamal bear cubs walked 350 kilometers
#ARCTIC. #SIBERIA. THIS IS TAIMYR. More than 20 days have passed since the moment when the polar bear cubs from Yamal were taken away from the shift workers’ base for the second time by helicopter. During the time, the ‘homeless children’ traveled 350 kilometers. This was told by the ...
Russia celebrates Wild Reindeer Day
#ARCTIC. #SIBERIA. THIS IS TAIMYR. Every year on February 17, Russia celebrates the Wild Reindeer Day. The date of the ecological holiday is not accidental: on this day in 2015, wild reindeer were included in the Red Book of the Arhangelsk region, and in 2020 they were included in ...
Igarka firefighter told about working in Arctic
#ARCTIC. #SIBERIA. THIS IS TAIMYR. The head of the only fire and rescue unit No. 77 in Igarka, Dmitry Yehalov, spoke about the work of firefighters beyond the Arctic Circle. Due to the geographical and climatic features of the territory, it is impossible to call for help from neighboring ...
Polar State University preparing for scientific forum
#ARCTIC. #SIBERIA. THIS IS TAIMYR. The purpose of the forum is to form an international interdisciplinary platform for discussing and solving a wide range of issues related to the Arctic region and strengthening educational and scientific ties between generations of scientists. This year, the 8+ International Conference at ZSU is ...
More arctic settlements to get Internet connection
#ARCTIC. #SIBERIA. THIS IS TAIMYR. The Krasnoyarsk region expects to employ federal funds for the construction of fiber-optic communication lines in the Arctic. Nornickel managed to provide part of this territory with broadband Internet. Allocating subsidies for the Arctic zone for the construction of fiber-optic communication lines is being considered. ...
Neural network to monitor dangerous ice floes in Arctic
#ARCTIC. #SIBERIA. THIS IS TAIMYR. Scientists from the Russian company Scanex have taught neural networks to monitor high ice floes in the Arctic. The platform has no analogues in the world and will ensure the safety of ships. The algorithm is able to analyze the traffic of all ships and ...
#dubakchallenge gaining momentum in Norilsk
#ARCTIC. #SIBERIA. THIS IS TAIMYR. A few years ago, the Siberia inhabitants defied the cold and launched the Dubak (severe frost) Challenge on the Instagram social network. Its essence is to throw a container of hot water over your head. As a result, a bewitching pattern is formed in ...