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The winter holidays are continuing, and these days we want to share with you some interesting facts about our beloved Lake Baikal.

At this time, Lake Baikal appears stern and silent, but beneath its transparent ice, life teems. The lake is covered in ice up to one to two meters thick, and it's remarkably clear. The bottom, gas bubbles, and swimming fish are visible through it for tens of meters. This ice is formed by crystal-clear water and cracks that allow light and oxygen to penetrate beneath the ice.

The Baikal seal is the world's only freshwater seal. In winter, it lives under the ice, creating breathing holes. It is during this time that it gives birth to pups with snow-white fur. The mother feeds them rich milk, and the pups quickly grow strong.

Under the ice, omul, grayling and whitefish remain active, and white-tailed eagles can be seen on the surface.

Winter Baikal is a true miracle of nature and a fragile ecosystem that is so important to protect!

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Merry Christmas!

On this Christmas day, let us remember our common, cozy and large home – our planet.

The light of the Christmas star reminds us that true love is paying attention to what surrounds us, and caring for the environment is an expression of love for the world that gives us life.

By turning off unnecessary lights, sorting waste, and choosing eco-friendly habits, we give our love to the planet.

May 2026 be full of such small but important steps of love.

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New Year – new habits!

January 5, 2026

New Year is the perfect time to start implementing eco-friendly habits!

Here are some simple ideas that are easy to implement in the coming year:

1. Carry a reusable water bottle and coffee mug with you. 2. Refuse plastic bags and take a cloth bag with you. 3. Sort trash: paper, plastic, glass. 4. Turn off the water while brushing your teeth or washing dishes. 5. Use eco-friendly household chemicals. 6. Plant plants at home or participate in clean-up days.

Small steps = big benefits for the planet! Start with small habits in 2026.

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Digest for December

We held an online lecture for young environmentalists in Tuapse, where we explored the problem of microplastics and their impact on the environment.

An exhibition on microplastics was held at the Gubkin Russian State University of Oil and Gas and the main building of Moscow State University.

In Transbaikalia, the foundation warned 3 million drivers to be wary of the endangered gazelles on the road—an important initiative to protect rare species.

The "Dress Up the Eco-Christmas Tree" competition garnered a wealth of ideas and creative work about caring for nature, and the results were an inspiring example of everyone's participation.

On International Volunteer Day, the most active participants in volunteer projects were awarded.

One of the most significant events of the month for us was the Ecology Foundation's three-star rating in the RAEX-2025 annual report ranking for the openness, structure, and completeness of our non-financial reporting. This is recognition of the maturity of our work and tangible environmental results.

World Gift Day was an opportunity to remember that the most important gift is caring for the planet, and we shared how you can show this even through simple decisions and conscious choices.

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Calendars for January

January 1, 2026

The New Year has arrived! We're sharing the January calendars we've prepared for you.

We can only save nature together!

Help nature right now and contribute to these projects. Every donation is important. Together we can do more.

It's important not only to plant a forest but also to maintain it for decades to come. With regular support, we can ensure the forest is supported and meets all the necessary conditions for proper growth. Continuous care is essential for the nascent ecosystem, ensuring that mushrooms and berries eventually thrive and that wildlife emerges. It's important to protect the forest from fire, remove weeds around young trees, nurture seedlings, collect and preserve seeds and acorns, dig up mature seedlings, and so on.

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Happy New Year!

December 31, 2025

Happy New Year!

Another year filled with caring for nature, important causes, and significant victories has almost passed. We at the Ecology Foundation want to thank you for being with us—for your attention to nature, your participation in projects, and your support of ideas that make the world a cleaner and kinder place.

May the new year bring you many warm moments and simple joys. May lush forests, clean rivers, and rich biodiversity not just be abstract words, but remain a reality you've helped create.

Thank you for being with us! Happy New Year!

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A letter from a bison!

December 30, 2025

Today we're sharing a letter from Seryoga the bison from the Klyazminsko-Lukhsky Nature Reserve. Please read his warm wishes and help us purchase grain and hay for the entire herd.

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We can only save nature together!

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It's important not only to plant a forest but also to maintain it for decades to come. With regular support, we can ensure the forest is supported and meets all the necessary conditions for proper growth. Continuous care is essential for the nascent ecosystem, ensuring that mushrooms and berries eventually thrive and that wildlife emerges. It's important to protect the forest from fire, remove weeds around young trees, nurture seedlings, collect and preserve seeds and acorns, dig up mature seedlings, and so on.

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More than 40,000 Moscow students took part in a traveling poster session on microplastics organized by the Ecology Foundation of the Russian Agricultural Bank.

December 30, 2025

Over 40,000 Moscow students participated in a large-scale educational project by the Ecology Foundation of the Russian Agricultural Bank, aimed at increasing environmental awareness among young people and developing waste management. The key event was a traveling poster session, "Truth and Myths about Microplastics," held at leading Moscow universities.

Microplastics are an invisible but pressing environmental threat today. These microparticles penetrate soil, water, air, and food chains, negatively impacting ecosystems and human health. The Foundation's project aims to provide scientific answers to the most important questions in an accessible and visual form: what are microplastics and how are they formed, what are their real consequences for nature and humans, and how can everyone reduce their use in everyday life.

The Ecology Foundation's poster session was successfully held at prestigious Moscow universities, including Bauman Moscow State Technical University, Sergo Ordzhonikidze Russian State Hydrometeorological University (MGRI), Russian State Social University, Moscow State Institute of Geodesy, Informatics, and Culture (MIIGAIK), D.I. Mendeleyev Russian Chemical Technology University, Gubkin Russian State University of Oil and Gas (National Research University), and Lomonosov Moscow State University.

The project's reach was not limited to the capital. Educational events were held at the Cheboksary Botanical Garden and online for the environmental council of School No. 11 in Tuapse.

"Since 2023, we have been systematically working on environmental education and engaging Russians in practical initiatives. Having seen strong audience interest, especially among young people, we are striving to expand this experience. This year, winning the Presidential Grants Fund competition allowed us to expand the project's reach. In 2026, we will continue to expand the range of participants, and we invite educational institutions and organizations from across the country to join our initiatives," noted Elmira Morozova, Director of the Ecology Foundation at the Russian Agricultural Bank.

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World Gift Day

December 26, 2025

Today is a great time to think about what gifts we give and why.

Often, beautiful boxes quickly lose their value and end up on the back shelf, so we want to offer you an alternative.

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An online lecture for young environmentalists in Tuapse: Understanding microplastics.

December 24, 2025

On December 24, as part of the winning project of the Presidential Grants Fund, Anastasia Masterova gave a lecture for members of the environmental council of School No. 11 in Tuapse.

The students delved into the world of polymers to understand: – What is microplastic and where does it come from? – How does it travel around the planet and enter our bodies? The lecture was dynamic and interactive, featuring an online survey and myth-busting. Such meetings are an important part of our environmental education project. We believe that knowledge is the first step to real action to conserve nature.

We thank the administration and teachers of the Tuapse school for their cooperation!

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