Translation. Region: Russian Federal
Source: Save Nature Foundation
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On September 19, the St. Petersburg branch of the Museum-Reserve "Museum of the World Ocean" hosted a unique environmental education event, "NOT a Geography Lesson. Conquering the Arctic." The event was organized by the Russian Geographical Society. The "Revival of Nature" Charitable Foundation, as per tradition, partnered with the event.
The event brought together 30 young participants from among the activists of the youth movement of the Russian Geographical Society of St. Petersburg and the Leningrad Region. It opened with an emotional video recounting the history of the creation and development of the Russian Geographical Society over the past 180 years. This screening allowed the young people to appreciate the significance of the work the organization has been carrying out for many years.
Yana Yuryevna Fedosova, Director of the Russian Geographical Society's Department of Youth Affairs, addressed the students with an inspiring speech, emphasizing the importance of preserving our planet's natural heritage and the significance of scientific research in the Arctic.
Nadezhda Tsukanova, copywriter and social media manager for the press service of the Revival of Nature Charitable Foundation, spoke about completed projects aimed at preserving Arctic fauna. The participants learned about the foundation's long-standing collaboration with Beringia National Park, where the Revival of Nature Charitable Foundation has provided modern equipment for monitoring the health of marine mammals, including a motorboat, drones, and professional cameras with long lenses. This allows scientists to obtain unique photographs, allowing them to study the health of individual whales in detail. This work resulted in the publication of an international whale catalog.
"Photographs allow us to see individual characteristics of animals, such as the coloration of the upper parts of the pectoral fins, which helps scientists accurately track populations and monitor each animal individually," emphasized Nadezhda Tsukanova.
Participants were also shown a fascinating cartoon about gray whales, created in collaboration with the Curaprox brand as part of the special environmental project "Life Script."
Next came the "NOT geography lesson," led by Nikolai Borisovich Yushkevich, an experienced sailor and captain of the legendary icebreaker Krasin. His lively and engaging account of the Arctic's nature, climate, and wildlife immersed the audience in the expedition atmosphere. Particularly impressive were the captain's personal accounts of encounters with Arctic wildlife, such as polar bears, walruses, and even the rare Arctic wolf. Such experiences gave the children an understanding of the importance of caring for the environment and the value of teamwork in challenging situations.
After completing the lecture portion, the students moved on to the practical portion of the program. Under the guidance of icebreaker staff, the students explored the ship from the inside, visiting the captain's cabin, the mess hall, the radio room, and the steering bridge. The tour allowed them to better understand the crew's daily life and the challenges of working in the harsh Arctic climate.
The final part was an interactive game, "Arctic Navigator." Participants divided into teams and tested their knowledge by plotting a safe route for the icebreaker amidst dangerous icebergs and storms. To succeed, they had to consider weather reports and navigate the map. Quizzes and tasks allowed them to gain a deeper understanding of the peculiarities of the planet's northernmost point.
The final results were summed up by presenting commemorative gifts to each participant. The winners of the game received a special prize from the "Revival of Nature" Charitable Foundation.
Following the event, representatives of the Revival of Nature Charitable Foundation expressed gratitude to their partners, placing particular emphasis on the contributions of the organizations that made the "NOLesson" possible: the Russian Geographical Society, the Museum of the World Ocean, and the crew of the legendary icebreaker Krasin.
"NOT a Geography Lesson. Conquering the Arctic" was lively, engaging, and useful, giving young people new impressions and knowledge. This experience will become a springboard for new discoveries and useful initiatives!
We wish the young participants continued success in their geographic studies, inspiration, and the joy of exploring our planet's natural resources. Together, we can make the world a better place and preserve nature for future generations!
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