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Snow is falling quietly in the Klyazminsko-Lukhsky Nature Reserve. And bison are coming to their feeding troughs.

Thanks to you, at the end of 2025, we made our first feed purchase—8.5 tons of hay. The bison felt your care and entered the winter well-fed. But this year's winter was long and snowy. February is the hardest month for wintering. Spring is still a long way off, supplies are dwindling, and their strength is waning.

The bison don't have warm apartments or the option of ordering groceries delivered to their homes. All they have is us and our support.

Let's help them in this snowy captivity. Any amount will save them the effort of searching for moss under the snow.

We're already halfway there! Thank you to everyone who responded. Together, we're doing important work!

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An exhibition on microplastics is now at RSUH!

February 11, 2026

The student holidays are over—it's time to act! We're continuing our poster session on microplastics. The first university to host it in 2026 is RSUH, located on Miusskaya Square. As part of the "Eco-Education" project, we're demonstrating the formation of microplastics and their impact on the planet.

Visit the exhibition to gain up-to-date knowledge about the global environmental issue!

Where: RSUH

When: February 10 to March 2, 2026

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#Ecotrends. Home gardening

Almost every home has a window sill adorned with flower pots. More and more people are starting to purposefully grow fresh herbs and even vegetables on their windowsills. Home gardening is especially popular. received against the backdrop of the COVID-19 pandemicModern research suggests that tending your own small garden can become a real hobby, uplifting and stress-relieving.

What can you grow at home?

Microgreens are young crop sprouts harvested at an early stage of growth. Microgreens are grown from both traditional greens (lettuce, onions, dill, parsley, cilantro, basil) and plants rarely used as greens (radishes, daikon, beets).

Greens grown from seeds are the same crops listed earlier. However, they require more time to grow.

Vegetables include dwarf, self-pollinating varieties of tomatoes, cucumbers, peppers, eggplants, as well as beans and even onions and carrots. It's recommended to move on to growing vegetables after successfully growing microgreens and herbs.

How to create a suitable microclimate for a home mini-garden?

To maintain healthy and abundant plant growth, it's important to create optimal conditions. Below are some of the key ones:

Lighting. A south-, east-, or west-facing windowsill is ideal. Grow lights can be used for additional lighting. Sun-loving plants, such as basil, should be moved closer to the lights, while shade-tolerant plants, such as lettuce or spinach, should be placed at the edges.

Humidity. On average, a moderate humidity level for indoor plants is 40-60%. Insufficient moisture can cause wilting, while excess moisture can lead to root rot. During the heating season, it is recommended to use humidifiers, place containers of water near the plants, or hang wet towels on radiators.

Temperature. The optimal temperature for most houseplants is considered to be between 18 and 24°C. Avoid sudden temperature changes and drafts. To protect against the cold, you can use wooden stands or insulating material.

Substrate. The choice of planting material depends on the crop. Typically, houseplants prefer a loose, well-drained substrate with good air permeability. Soil or potting mix is traditionally used. You can also try innovative methods like hydroponics, which use jute fiber, coconut coir, linen mats, or mineral wool.

What are the benefits of growing crops at home?

It's economical: growing your own vegetables at home allows you to harvest them without having to buy them in the store.

It's environmentally friendly: growing your own food reduces the burden on transport systems and reduces greenhouse gas emissions associated with the transportation and production of agricultural products.

It's beneficial: growing herbs at home allows you to eat fresh produce all year round and helps you avoid using chemicals.

This is interesting: in an apartment garden, you can experiment and plant different crops, not limiting yourself to one type.

Home gardening isn't just a trendy fad, but a conscious decision by city dwellers who want to enjoy fresh, home-grown vegetables and herbs year-round!

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Friends, we have some important and exciting news! Last year, we partnered with NeoArt—and this isn't just a collaboration, it's a real change for our planet.

Together we launched an eco-initiative: for every rack sold AMKA collections The NeoArt company donates part of the funds to our foundation for the Plant Trees project.

All funds raised will help us plant new trees in the spring and fall of 2026.

Why is this great? Business is showing responsibility—we are trusted, and together we can truly reduce environmental harm and move toward harmony with nature.

We'd like to especially thank NeoArt for their participation, care, and contribution to restoring Russia's forests. Partners like these are our strength and hope!

Let's support good causes! Tell your friends about this project—perhaps their companies will want to help nature in a similarly easy and beneficial way!

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They come out to the feeders every day and wait for our help.

January 30, 2026

They come out to the feeders every day and wait for our help.

In winter, bison cannot find enough food on their own. Snow, crust, and frost make it very difficult to find food without regular feeding. Hay and grain require constant expenditure. We cannot stop providing assistance while winter continues.

There is already a result

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In the fall of 2025, the lead singer of the group Artik

Sevil participates in environmental campaigns, such as tree planting. She also supports waste recycling and admits that she doesn't wear real fur coats, preferring synthetic materials, which is not only environmentally friendly but also ethical.

The singer is convinced that "if we want to be surrounded by decent people who care about nature, it's best to join this community. Of course, we should start with ourselves. Be mindful of how we treat the environment. Of course, the most basic, simple rules: leave behind a clean, bright environment." Sevil encourages her listeners to be mindful and kind, and positive changes will follow.

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This week was dedicated to the "Save the Springs" project. We talked about living water, why springs are so important for nature and people, what happens to springs without care, how we work, and about springs that have already been brought back to life.

Why is this important? Springs often go unnoticed, but they feed rivers and support plants and animals. The disappearance of a spring means the loss of water, the natural balance, and a piece of the local history.

What's already been accomplished: Yesterday we told you about springs where you can once again come to water, collect it, and simply enjoy nature. And these are just some of the springs that have been preserved. You can support it by following this link.

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The "Save the Springs" project has already borne fruit. Where access to water was previously difficult or the spring had gradually lost its strength, clean, living water now flows once again.

We've landscaped the "Spring of Life" ("Purnăs çălkuçě") within the Cheboksary Botanical Garden. The spring has become a landmark for local residents. People come here for water, for walks, and simply to be close to nature.

Kazan: The Akinsky Klyuch spring has been reopened after improvements. This place has a long history and is inextricably linked to the life of the city. Now, it's convenient to access the spring, collect water, and spend some quiet time nearby.

Volgograd: We have revived the St. John the Theologian Spring. It remains an important place for those who come for water and peace. ❄ The surrounding area is now clean and tidy, and access to the spring is safe.

These are just a few of the springs we've managed to improve. All the springs we've already worked with have been collected. on the project map.

Tomorrow we'll sum up the week and tell you how you can support the "Save the Springs" project.

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How we work in the Save the Springs project

January 21, 2026

Working with springs requires a careful approach and an understanding of natural processes. In the "Save the Springs" project, we work with Russian Geographical SocietyThis partnership helps select territories based on expert assessment and make informed conservation decisions.

What exactly do we do?

We clear and restore flow so that water can freely reach the surface, strengthen approaches to springs to reduce the load on the soil and banks, remove debris and sediment, preserving the natural balance, and improve the area around the spring so that people have access to a living source of clean water.

Thanks to this work, springs continue to support ecosystems, provide clean water for plants and animals, and remain part of the cultural landscape.

Tomorrow we will tell you more about the springs we have already improved.

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Springs rarely disappear suddenly. More often, it happens gradually and unnoticed.

First, the flow is disrupted. The spring becomes silted up, and the source begins to stagnate. The water loses quality, and the spring ceases to perform its natural function.

The main reasons are known:

deforestation nearby, cattle grazing, trampling approaches to the source, economic activity near the spring

This changes the hydrological regime. The spring may become shallow, become swampy, or disappear completely.

When a spring disappears, the area loses more than just a source of water. Soil moisture decreases, the microclimate changes, and the plants and animals for whom it was the center of life disappear.

Tomorrow we'll tell you exactly how we're working on the "Save the Springs" project.

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