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A second spring has been improved in Chuvashia as part of a joint project between the Russian Geographical Society and the Ecology Foundation of the Russian Agricultural Bank.

 The grand opening of the spring “Spring of Life” (“Purnăs çălkçě”) took place on the territory of the Cheboksary Botanical Garden. The project to restore it was implemented thanks to the joint efforts of the Russian Geographical Society (RGS) and the Ecology Fund of Rosselkhozbank. This is already the second spring in Chuvashia that has received a new life as part of this initiative.  Previously, a spring on the territory of the Cheboksary branch of the Main Botanical Garden named after. N.V. Tsitsin of the Russian Academy of Sciences was examined by specialists from the Russian Geographical Society and included in the project “Springs of Chuvashia”, implemented on the initiative of the Head of the Republic Oleg Nikolaev. The examination showed that the water from the source complies with all SanPiN standards, after which the Ecology Fund of Rosselkhozbank decided to finance its reconstruction.  Funds for the work were accumulated thanks to the employees and clients of Rosselkhozbank, who purchased charitable certificates from the Ecology Foundation. The new landscaped facility, accessible to all citizens and guests of the capital, received the symbolic name “Spring of Life” or “Purnăs çălkçě”. Now the descent to the spring is equipped with a comfortable staircase, a wooden flooring is installed, a decorative wooden wall, a table, a bench and an urn are installed. Using the spring has become comfortable and convenient.  The opening of the spring was long-awaited – the event participants were not afraid of the cloudy and rainy autumn weather. Many guests gathered at the source: Chairman of the Committee of the State Council of the Chuvash Republic on Agrarian Issues, Nature Management and Ecology Alexey Shurchanov, Deputy Minister of Natural Resources and Ecology of the Chuvash Republic Nikolai Okhotin, Head of the Leninsky District Administration of the city of Cheboksary Gennady Maslov, Director of the Ecology Fund of Rosselkhozbank Elmira Morozova, Director of the Chuvash branch of Rosselkhozbank Irina Pismenskaya, representatives of the Russian Geographical Society – Advisor to the Department of Regional Development of the Russian Geographical Society Polina Romanova and Chairman of the Chuvash Division of the Russian Geographical Society Inna Nikonorova, as well as the head of the Main Botanical Garden named after. N.V. Tsitsin RAS Andrey Pashtetsky and director of the Cheboksary branch Konstantin Samokhvalov.

Alexey Shurchanov congratulated those gathered on the holiday on behalf of the deputy corps and the leadership of the State Council of the Chuvash Republic. “Springs and Motherland are words with the same root,” he said. “Therefore, by taking care of the springs, we show love for the place where we live, for our native land. It’s nice that opening well-maintained springs is becoming a good tradition in our republic. The impetus for this was given by the “Springs of Chuvashia” program, and of course, great gratitude to those who supported the region’s initiative – the Russian Geographical Society and the Ecology Foundation of Rosselkhozbank.  Director of the Ecology Fund of Rosselkhozbank Elmira Morozova noted: “We are delighted with the care with which Chuvashia treats its natural resources. The initiative of the Head of the Republic Oleg Nikolaev to revive the springs is the most important work to preserve the environment and historical and cultural heritage for future generations. The Ecology Foundation is very pleased to support such significant projects. Special thanks to our partners – the Russian Geographical Society – for the tremendous work that its representatives have done: for their expertise, enthusiasm and a joint all-Russian project that produces real results.” “The Springs of the Russian Geographical Society project is, first of all, a project for people,” Polina, advisor to the Department of Regional Development of the Executive Directorate of the Russian Geographical Society, curator of the all-Russian environmental project Springs of the Russian Geographical Society, addressed the audience. Romanova, – In two years we have improved more than 50 springs in 15 regions of Russia. The Chuvash Republic has always been among the most active and caring – they really value their natural heritage. By improving springs, we create not just access points to clean water, but comfortable public spaces that become centers of attraction.”   Director of the Chuvash branch of Rosselkhozbank Irina Pismenskaya emphasized: “We are proud that the second spring in Chuvashia has been revived with our support. This project is a common cause to which both bank employees and our clients contributed, acting as real environmental activists and co-authors of the transformation of this corner of nature. The funds raised made it possible to create not just a source of clean water, but a most beautiful place that will delight all guests of the botanical garden for a long time. This is our common concern for our small homeland.”  Reference information:  Spring of the Cheboksary Botanical Garden Coordinates: 56.086774, 47.262840. The spring has been known for more than a hundred years and is used for drinking water supply by local residents. The chemical composition of the water complies with SanPiN requirements. Flow rate – 0.33 l/s. The presence of a central water supply has not reduced interest in the spring. Since 1989, the spring has been part of the territory of the Cheboksary Botanical Garden and is actively used for scientific and educational purposes. It is part of ecological trails and is regularly in demand for recreation. 

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Rosprirodnadzor: An international agreement to combat plastic pollution is necessary.

The Third International Conference "Microplastics in Polymer Science" is taking place in Samarkand, Uzbekistan, from October 20th to 24th. In her welcoming remarks via videoconference, Svetlana Radionova, head of Rosprirodnadzor, noted that plastic pollution is one of the most pressing environmental issues of our time.

The head of the department recalled that more than three years ago, an active discussion on the problem of microplastics began, which turned out to be difficult and sparked heated debates between the government and the scientific community.

"We all know that efforts are underway to develop an international treaty to combat plastic pollution, including microplastics, but countries have so far failed to reach an agreement. However, the adoption of such a document would be a historic turning point. And until we reach an agreement, the world continues to be polluted with plastic waste," said Svetlana Radionova.

We note that in Russia, a ban on the production of three types of PET packaging that are difficult or impossible to recycle took effect on September 1, 2025. The list of prohibited products includes all PET bottles for the food industry, except for colorless, blue, green, brown, and white ones (these are successfully recycled and in demand by recyclers); PET packaging with PVC labels, except for shrink film, as it can be removed and recycled separately; and multilayer PET bottles.

Clean City, the regional solid municipal waste management operator in the Kurgan region, has been sending clear, blue, green, brown, and white (milk) bottles collected from the mixed waste stream to the Shadrinsk waste treatment plant for recycling since it began operations in 2021.

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8,000 pine saplings were planted by employees of the Russian Agricultural Bank on Lake Aslykul in Bashkortostan.

A large-scale tree planting event was held in the Aslykul Natural Park, organized by the Ecology Foundation together with the local forestry department. About 60 employees and family members of the Bashkir branch of the agricultural bank took part in it. Volunteers planted about 8 thousand pine seedlings on four hectares of the lake’s coastal area. This is the first stage of the campaign – a total of 15,200 coniferous trees will be planted here. “Today we are making a contribution to the preservation of the largest lake in the Republic of Bashkortostan,” said Elmira Morozova, director of the Ecology Foundation, before planting. –  The Aslykul Nature Park is unique: 10 species of animals live on its territory and 40 species of plants listed in the Red Book grow. In recent years, the lake has been rapidly shallowing, and biodiversity in the natural park is declining. New forest plantations will help restore biological and landscape diversity and will play an important role in the fight against desertification of adjacent areas and drying out of the lake.” Forest restoration is carried out by the Ecology Foundation with funds from the sale of certificates in the retail network of the Russian Agricultural Bank. The Bashkir branch of the bank has been among the leaders in the sale of certificates among the regions for several years now. “We are saving one of the most beautiful and famous lakes in the republic not only with our work as volunteers, but also with financial support for this project,” noted branch director Alexey Samsonov. – Since the beginning of 2025, our branch has sold about 1,000 environmental certificates through its sales points. This impressive figure helped the foundation purchase a large number of seedlings. Thanks to everyone who contributed to the restoration of the lake – our sales managers, residents of the republic who bought certificates, and bank employees who readily decided to spend their day off with a shovel in their hands.”  Despite the gloomy weather, the volunteers worked with great enthusiasm, and children actively helped parents. The participants of the action were so inspired by the incredible beauty of the lake and the noble mission to save it that they planted more than half of the planting material at once – although the organizers of the action did not set such a goal for them. Not even the icy wind could stop warm hearts from doing a good deed.  And the rich shurpa, pilaf and tea with sweets after hard work seemed especially tasty. “Both I and my children are in a great mood,” shared a participant in the action, deputy director and head of the department for working with clients of large businesses, Elvira Kucherbaeva. “The daughter and son felt truly needed, doing an important job. In addition, working together for the benefit of nature is a great opportunity to spend time together in an interesting and useful way. We will be happy to come here with the whole family in the spring – now this place will become special for us.”

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85% of Russians are concerned about environmental protection issues, according to a survey by the Ecology Foundation of the Russian Agricultural Bank.

The Ecology Foundation of the Russian Agricultural Bank conducted a nationwide survey on environmental habits and citizens' awareness of the problem of microplastic pollution. The results demonstrated a high level of environmental responsibility among Russians: the overwhelming majority (85%) consider environmental protection issues personally important, and 65% consciously strive to reduce their use of single-use plastics.

The Ecology Foundation is systematically working to reduce microplastic pollution. Key areas include developing waste-separation infrastructure, projects to clean up natural areas, and educational campaigns, including poster sessions for young people. The study was conducted as part of a project supported by the Presidential Grants Fund, which also created a specialized resource. Microplastic.rf, where you can find expert publications on this topic and submit an application for lectures from Foundation experts.

The most popular eco-habits of Russians in 2025

A survey by the Ecology Foundation of the Russian Agricultural Bank revealed that eco-friendly habits have become firmly ingrained in Russians' daily lives. Equal shares of respondents—31% each—regularly use reusable bottles or mugs and conserve electricity and water. Another 18% of respondents indicated that they periodically donate unwanted clothing and electronics for recycling or charity. Eight percent of respondents each expressed a preference for packaging-free goods or locally sourced products. Only 4% of respondents reported no eco-friendly habits in their daily lives.

The majority of respondents (65%) make a conscious effort to avoid purchasing single-use plastic products, which is a key factor in the fight against plastic pollution. Thirty percent of respondents reported that they engage in this habit on an ad hoc basis. Only 5% of respondents said they are not yet ready to reduce their plastic consumption.

Russians have also developed a unique culture of plastic bag use: more than half (58%) reuse them, and almost one in five (21%) strives to completely eliminate them at the checkout. However, 19% of respondents admitted to using bags only once.

Almost every second respondent (48%) already separates plastic waste. However, 50% do not yet do so, indicating significant potential for increased participation in waste separation. Only 2% of respondents in this survey said they do not consider it necessary to sort recyclables.

Almost half of respondents (49%) said they would like to see more recycling bins on the streets. Another 31% cited a lack of space at home. These factors significantly outweighed a lack of information (13%) and a reluctance to spend time (8%).

The Ecology Foundation – a response to public demand

"The survey showed that Russian society has developed a strong demand for an eco-friendly lifestyle and sustainable practices. The Ecology Foundation of the Russian Agricultural Bank will take this data into account in its future work, focusing on educational projects about microplastics and supporting initiatives to develop a waste separation system. For example, the raw materials collected by the foundation—approximately 40.5 tons—are recycled wherever possible. The resulting materials are used to make benches and bins for coastal areas, as well as everyday items such as pens, reusable mugs, and shopping bags," noted Elmira Morozova, Director of the Ecology Foundation of the Russian Agricultural Bank.

The study was conducted by the Ecology Foundation of the Russian Agricultural Bank in September 2025. More than 3,000 people aged 21 to 55 across Russia participated in the survey.

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Winter is coming. The bison need our help!

October 15, 2025

When the first snow falls, bison face a difficult time. Their favorite grasses and shoots are hidden under snowdrifts, and food becomes scarce. To survive the winter, they need our support.

The Klyazminsko-Lukhsky Nature Reserve in the Vladimir Region is home to a herd of bison whose history began in 1989 with the arrival of just nine animals. Thanks to your support, 13 bison calves were born last year alone!

But difficult months lie ahead. To ensure the bison receive supplementary feeding and survive the winter, we need 927,600 rubles. So far, we've raised 22,992 rubles. Every donation brings us closer to our goal!

How to help:

Make a donation on the foundation's website. Share this news to help more people learn about bison!

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An environmental cleanup of the Volga River banks took place in Saratov.

Employees of the Saratov branch of Rosselkhozbank, together with the Ecology Foundation and representatives of Rosprirodnadzor, conducted a cleanup along the Volga River in Saratov's Gagarinsky District. The event was held under the motto "Ecology is Everyone's Business."

The main goal of the campaign was to preserve the cleanliness and natural beauty of the riverbank of one of the country's main rivers. During the event, volunteers collected trash and installed information boards and benches with trash cans made from recycled plastic. These products are durable and long-lasting—they will serve residents for over 50 years, reminding them of the importance of caring for nature.

Elmira Morozova, Director of the Ecology Foundation, noted: "Today, we see how simple steps—participating in cleanups, sorting waste, and setting up eco-points—are shaping a new environmental mindset. Such initiatives bring people together and make it clear that everyone's contribution truly matters. Ecology isn't a one-time initiative, but a way of life that begins with caring for your yard, street, and city."

"Participation in such initiatives has become a good tradition for the Rosselkhozbank team. We are pleased that, thanks to the Ecology Foundation and the support of Rosprirodnadzor, we can make a real contribution to improving the environmental situation in our region. I am confident that such events inspire not only the participants but also the surrounding community," emphasized Alexey Shmelev, Director of the Saratov Regional Branch of Rosselkhozbank.

The event took place in a warm and friendly atmosphere. After the cleanup, participants exchanged ideas for developing green initiatives in the city.

Employees of the Saratov Russian Agricultural Bank are regular participants in environmental and charitable activities. Previously, they planted trees, released fish into ponds, supported the animal shelter they sponsor, and participated in waste recycling campaigns.

Rosselkhozbank and the Ecology Foundation will continue to implement projects aimed at fostering a culture of respect for nature and engaging residents of the region in initiatives that make life cleaner, greener, and kinder.

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Microplastics in Everyday Life: How to Avoid Them

The invisible companion of modernity.

We live in a world where plastic has become a part of everything, from packaging to clothing. Its smallest particles (less than 5 mm) are already everywhere: in water, food, air, and even in our bodies.

Scientists are finding microplastics in oceans, rainwater, and Arctic snowpack. Recent studies have shown that microparticles have been found in human blood and lungs.The Guardian, 2023)

It's difficult to completely avoid contact with microplastics, but you can significantly reduce the amount of them in your life.

What is the source of microplastics?

Synthetic clothing (polyester, nylon, acrylic) releases microfibers with each wash.

Plastic containers – especially when heated.

Disposable plastic items: bottles, lids, packaging.

Cosmetics and cleaning products.

How to reduce the amount of microplastics in your home

Do not reheat food in plastic

Hot food and drinks accelerate the release of microparticles. Use glass, metal, or ceramic. Wash eco-friendly.

When washing synthetics, thousands of fibers are released.

Wash full loads at low temperatures.

Give up single-use plastic

Thermal mug – simple things that will help nature.

Be careful with the composition of cosmetics

Choose products without polyethylene, polypropylene, or nylon—these are the ingredients that often hide microplastics.

Small steps – big effect

Every cloth bag and ceramic mug you buy is a step toward reducing plastic waste. Changing even one daily habit makes a big and important difference.

Together we make the world a cleaner place.

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The Ecology Foundation of the Russian Agricultural Bank planted trees in the Balgazyn forestry area.

October 4, 2025

The final event of the “Plant Trees” project of the Ecology Foundation (RSHB) in 2025 took place on the territory of the Balgazy forestry, as a result of which 10.2 thousand pine seedlings were planted. The event was attended by representatives of the Ecology Fund of the Russian Agricultural Bank, partners of the ANO Green Light fund, Deputy Minister of Forestry and Natural Resources of the Republic of Tyva Galina Ivanovna Chugrey, employees of the Tuva regional branch of the Russian Agricultural Bank. Previously, the Balgazyn forestry had already planted more than 10 thousand seedlings with an open root system on 3000 hectares of land. By the time Rosselkhozbank arrived, the allotted area had been divided into long narrow rows and weeded with a forestry plow. Before starting work, mandatory detailed instructions were given by ANO “Green Light”: how to plant forest crops correctly to ensure their maximum survival rate. And then, armed with a special tool – Kolesov’s sword – the employees made holes in the ground and carefully placed fragile seedlings in the prepared places, carefully covering them with earth. Caring for the environment is one of the key priorities in the activities of Rosselkhozbank. The bank implements projects in this direction through its own Ecology Fund. The foundation’s activities cover the implementation of various environmental projects, including projects for forest restoration and the preservation of natural biodiversity. The head of the Ecology Foundation, Elmira Morozova, noted the importance of the project for the conservation and restoration of the region’s forest fund and maintaining a favorable ecological environment. “Today, together with you, we will contribute to the restoration of the forest in your region. Regular tree planting help preserve biodiversity, improve air quality and maintain healthy soils. Next year you will see the result of your labor. And may this day remain a good and bright memory in your hearts,” said Elmira Morozova. “We are very pleased that the sale of environmental certificates “Plant a Tree” by the Tuva branch brought such an effect – 10,200 spruce seedlings were purchased with the proceeds. Today we we plant trees to create a comfortable ecological environment for ourselves and future generations, our small contribution to the conservation of nature. But this should not be a one-time action; with such an approach you will not achieve much. After such unifying “green” deeds, we must be more careful about the environment, nature, constantly take care of our small homeland, with the desire to do good for our region,” commented the director Tuva regional branch of the Russian Agricultural Bank Oksana Oskirko.

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