Translation. Region: Russian Federal
Source: Ecology Foundation
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Svetlana Akulova is the General Director of the Moscow Zoo, a member of the Moscow City Duma, and one of the most prominent figures in the environmental movement in Russia. Her work not only involves managing one of Europe's oldest zoos but also making a real contribution to biodiversity conservation, the development of environmental education, and the protection of nature through legislation.
As a Moscow City Duma deputy, Svetlana actively promotes initiatives aimed at improving conditions for animals in the city, developing environmental infrastructure, and educational projects. She raises issues of protecting natural areas, improving waste management, and developing ecotourism in the capital.
Under the leadership of Svetlana Akulova, the Moscow Zoo actively participates in international programs for the breeding and conservation of rare species. One of its signature projects was its participation in a program to restore the population of the Far Eastern leopard, one of the rarest predators on the planet. Thanks to the coordinated work of Russian and international specialists, as well as the support of centers like the Moscow Zoo, the chances of this species' survival have significantly increased.
Svetlana places particular emphasis on modernizing the zoo's infrastructure for the animals' benefit: enclosures are being renovated, spaces are being expanded, and conditions are being created that are as close as possible to their natural habitat. One of the major projects of recent years, for example, has been the opening of a new polar bear complex, complete with a large pool, cooled areas, and specialized exercise equipment to stimulate the animals' activity.
Educational initiatives are also actively developing. Under Akulova's leadership, the zoo created an Ecology Center, where children and adults can learn more about environmental issues through lectures, quests, and workshops. Specialized educational and engagement programs for schoolchildren are helping to shape a new generation of environmentally responsible citizens.
Svetlana Akulova also raises issues of urban animal protection and ecotourism development. She actively advocates for creating favorable habitats for birds and small mammals in cities and supports rehabilitation programs for animals harmed in the wild.
Thanks to her efforts, the Moscow Zoo has become not only a symbol of Moscow but also an example of a modern approach to environmental protection. Svetlana Akulova proves every day that caring for animals means caring for the future of the entire planet.
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