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The "Scientific April" festival will begin in Zaryadye Park on April 4. Residents and visitors to the capital are invited to programs celebrating Geologist Day, International DNA Day, and Cosmonautics Day, said Natalia Sergunina, Deputy Mayor of Moscow.
"The Zapovednoye Posledstvo (Reserve Embassy) scientific and educational center will host dozens of events of various formats. Visitors can look forward to lectures by leading scientists, exhibitions, quizzes, and master classes," noted Natalia Sergunina.
The lecturers include professors from Lomonosov Moscow State University, Moscow Institute of Physics and Technology, Skolkovo Institute of Science and Technology, as well as staff from the Vernadsky State Geological Museum of the Russian Academy of Sciences (RAS), Roscosmos, the Space Research Institute of the Russian Academy of Sciences, the Moscow Planetarium, the Research Institute of Molecular Cellular Medicine of the Patrice Lumumba Peoples' Friendship University of Russia, and the Vavilov Institute of General Genetics of the Russian Academy of Sciences.
From the mysteries of the World Ocean to paleontological excavations
The festival will begin with a program dedicated to Geologist's Day, a professional holiday established 60 years ago, in 1966.
On April 4, a "Lecture Hall Without Borders" will open in the lobby of the Zapovedny Embassy. Attendees will learn about what lies beneath the surface of the world's oceans, how ultra-deep boreholes are used to study the Earth's structure, and where the mysterious Beringia region, which connects the Eastern and Western Hemispheres, lies.
In the interactive zone, Muscovites and tourists will be able to examine ancient mollusc shells and the remains of woolly rhinoceroses, while a themed exhibit will showcase unusual minerals. Among them is a large amethyst druse, a natural composition of dozens of sparkling crystals. Such formations take millions of years to form underground.
In the laboratory, visitors will take on the role of paleontologists and learn the basics of fossil hunting. A sandbox will be set up to simulate an excavation site. Using special tools, young guests will be encouraged to search for, for example, ancient shark teeth.
Participants in the research area will see single-celled organisms from different eras through microscopes and learn how such remains aid in geological exploration.
Secrets of space photography and virtual reality
On Cosmonautics Day, April 12, the "Zapovedny Posledstvo" (Reserve Embassy) will host the "Cosmic!" event.
The lecture hall will highlight the achievements of Russian scientists, from the Soviet lunar program to the launches of modern satellites. The secrets of high-quality photographs of galactic objects, which can be taken not only with professional equipment but also with a smartphone, will be revealed.
The pavilion will feature authentic spacesuits developed by Russian specialists. Visitors will learn how the life support systems that enable spacewalks are created.
At master classes, guests will try their hand at rocketry and, thanks to virtual reality technology, will see the Soyuz-2 testing.
Genetic code
On International DNA Day, April 25, Muscovites and tourists will learn about genetic research and the world of microorganisms.
The lectures will explain how new crop varieties are created and what information is stored in human cells. Experts will also discuss the latest approaches to fighting cancer and viral diseases. Guests will be able to test their knowledge in a quiz and win prizes.
The festival schedule and details are published on official websiteEntry to them is by prior registration through the Mosbilet service, which was recently turned one year old.
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