Category: Environment

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The Russia 1 Chuvashia TV channel aired a stunning report about a unique discovery—a sort of open-air café!

Camera traps, acquired with support from the Revival of Nature Charitable Foundation and installed by P.V. Stenkin and V.V. Stenkin as part of Russia's National Projects, captured a remarkable scene: an old wild apple tree transformed into a tree of life.

The wild forest brings together forest dwellers, from large animals to the smallest rodents. There's something for every taste: a curious bear feasts on apples straight from the branches, badgers and mice nimbly carry apples into their burrows, hares and wild boars find food right at the roots, an owl rests serenely on a branch after a successful hunt, and a cunning fox patiently awaits small rodents, who can't resist the aroma of apples. Even the nimble marten doesn't hop from branch to branch hoping to disturb a bird's nest, but chooses an apple to suit its taste. What a bustle… and all around one tree. This kind of catering is a vivid reminder: everything in nature is interconnected, even an old apple tree with gnarled branches can feed both herbivores and predators.

This report once again reminds us how important nature is and how crucial even the most seemingly insignificant detail is in maintaining the world's balance. It's stories like these that inspire us to continue our work preserving unique places and restoring natural habitats.

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Good news has come from the Orenburg region: two regional publications have shared articles about the "Life Scenario" project, launched by the CURAPROX brand in partnership with the "Revival of Nature" Charitable Foundation.

The Orenburg Media portal and the Orenburg Without Format resource published touching stories about the incredible fate of the Przewalski's horse, emphasizing the important mission of preserving endangered species.

These articles not only highlight the remarkable endurance and uniqueness of these noble creatures but also draw attention to the need for collaborative efforts to protect their wildlife. Emphasis is placed on the significant contributions of Orenburg nature reserve staff, who are actively involved in the Przewalski's horse reintroduction program.

The "Life Scenario" project began with the release of a limited-edition toothbrush set from CURAPROX. Each set benefits environmental conservation: 30 rubles go directly to the "Revival of Nature" Charitable Foundation for a project supporting the Przewalski's horse.

A total of five sets were released, each dedicated to a specific species:

Przewalski's Horse, European Bison, European Snow Leopard, Gray Whale, Polar Bear.

Thanks to the support of caring individuals, the project continues to gain popularity and draw attention to important environmental and sustainable development issues.

We are grateful to both publications for their interest and participation in disseminating such important information.

We invite you to support our common cause, because caring for nature begins with a small step taken by each of us.

You can view the range of products and make your choice within the framework of the Life Scenario project here ( HTTPS: //redibuk.kuproks.ru/).

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"Why was building a visitor center so important for the national park?" "Currently, around 50,000 people visit the national park annually. The absence of a visitor center deprives us of the opportunity to conduct comprehensive visitor management. After all, today the national park only has small information centers—one at the national park office and the Baklanovo Ecocenter. We'd long dreamed of building a visitor center; 12 years ago, we applied for a federal program to support the construction of a visitor center. We developed a design, passed environmental assessments and the Main State Expertise, and planned the construction of a permanent facility. But an unforeseen circumstance arose—the program was terminated. And we were left high and dry."

The dream became a reality when a joint project with the "Zapovednoye Posledstvo" (Protected Embassy) Charitable Educational Foundation was launched. A huge thank you to Natalia Romanovna Danilina, the foundation's President, for initiating a comprehensive development project by "Zapovednoye Posledstvo" (Protected Embassy) with the support of JTI Russia to develop the Smolenskoye Poozerie (Smolensk Lake District) area. The project includes infrastructure development, reforestation, the creation of a navigation system, bison population support, and the development of a volunteer movement within the national park. Park staff, local residents, and the Smolensk Region Government are now aware of another significant outcome of this joint project: a new visitor center, exceptional in size and facilities, will open its doors early next year.

I'm very pleased that the Smolensk Region Government, led by Governor Vasily Nikolaevich Anokhin, has paid close attention to the project. The national park received significant assistance in connecting our visitor center to electricity. The Przhevalskoye administration also assisted with connecting the water supply.

What new opportunities does the visitor center open up for the development of the national park? Most importantly, the park will be home to a facility that will unite all existing environmental education sites: nature trails and the Baklanovo Ecocenter. All information about the national park will be centralized here. It will be a hub for cooperation and collaboration among all stakeholders working in the national park. The benefit for visitors is the opportunity to explore the park's facilities: accommodations, dining options, and business services (horseback riding, canoeing, SUPs, etc.).

It's symbolic that the visitor center construction project began in the year of the 300th anniversary of the village of Przhevalskoye, formerly Sloboda, an important socio-cultural and administrative center. The construction of the visitor center has transformed the central part of the village, which once housed the estate of the famous explorer Nikolai Mikhailovich Przhevalsky and numerous natural, historical, and cultural heritage sites. Plans include improving the shoreline of Lake Sapsho. Including the new visitor center in this development project as an important element will make the area more attractive to visitors.

Developing the area adjacent to the visitor center is a new direction for us. We'll need landscaping and installation of environmental education elements. We'll need to develop a souvenir line and engage creative people, including local residents, in the process. We'll explore holding master classes, and with the opening of the visitor center, we'll be able to devote even more attention to this area.

Importantly, the national park will now feature a museum exhibition, something previously unheard of. Interpreting natural and cultural heritage through interactive information is a new standard, and we intend to develop this approach further.

We plan to train professional specialists to greet visitors and interact with them effectively. The uniforms and merchandise must be appropriate, and this will require significant work from the entire team. Maintaining the visitor center's operations will also require significant effort from us as an institution. Of course, many questions will still arise. But the most important things have been accomplished.

What events are you planning to hold at the visitor center? We've already planned several exhibitions of our artists. We're currently in talks with the State Hermitage Museum about organizing an exhibition of archaeological finds from the Northwestern Expedition.

Large-scale public events will undoubtedly find their place on the visitor center's grounds after the area is improved. We will host nature conservation festivals on our stage, moving the Stork Festival and ethnographic celebrations such as Maslenitsa from the village's central square. We will screen new films in the visitor center's conference hall in preparation for the national park's 35th anniversary celebration in 2027, and two years later, we will host the Smolenskoye Poozerie anniversary events themselves.

This year, we're holding the Przhevalsky Memorial Conference in Smolensk, but we'll then bring the participants to the Smolensk Poozerye Visitor Center. This is a scientific expert community that can assist in organizing scientific museum exhibitions.

– If we talk about the visitor center as a club place for local residents, what potential do you see here?

"It's important for the visitor center to feel like a familiar, not alien, facility for the village residents, so that locals understand that the visitor center is theirs, too. We understand that this is crucial for the local community. If visitors learn about guesthouses and accommodations, and if the local community sees opportunities to sell their own products, all of this will benefit the community."

We'll be engaging creative people living in the village, working with the Community Center to hold lectures, tea parties, free tours for schoolchildren, and meetings with famous people. We'll be exploring ways to collaborate, as this is very important.

– How do you plan to organize excursion activities?

We hope that volunteer tour guides will also assist us at this site as part of our joint project with the Zapovednoye Poslost Charitable Foundation, "Nature Volunteer – Assistant Tour Guide in Smolenskoye Poozerie." This year, they completed internships at three sites: the "Poozerie Without Barriers" eco-trail in Baklanovo, the Zubrinets aviary complex, and the Aptekarsky Garden. The visitor center is the fourth site where volunteer tour guide assistants could be helpful. We only have two tour guides on staff, and in the summer, when workloads are high, volunteers could assist them. Because when the visitor center receives a flood of visitors, it will be difficult for us to cope on our own.

There were so many plans, ideas, and concepts. Thanks to the designers, the persistence of the staff of the Zapovednoye Posledstvo Charitable Foundation, and the support of JTI Russia, the project turned out to be very interesting.

AUTHOR: Tatyana Margulyan

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On September 20th, the Imperial Farm, a vibrant educational event, "NOT a Geography Lesson at the Imperial Farm. In Search of Fantastic Animals," was held at the Tsarskoye Selo State Museum-Reserve. Organized by the Russian Geographical Society, the "Revival of Nature" Charitable Foundation was a traditional partner. This event was a true celebration of learning and discovery.

Fifty participants, including children and adults, gathered for a captivating journey back in time. They witnessed the splendor of the imperial court, soaked in the atmosphere of the past, and experienced the richness of Russia's natural heritage.

The organizers made sure the event was engaging and accessible to all participants. It began with a demonstration video of the "NOT a Geography Lesson" project, which explained the essence of the educational process and inspired the students to explore further.

The next step was a welcoming speech by Yana Yuryevna Fedosova, Director of the Youth Affairs Department of the Russian Geographical Society. She emphasized the importance of fostering environmental responsibility among the younger generation of Russians.

The official part of the presentation was continued by a representative of the "Revival of Nature" Charitable Foundation. Nadezhda Tsukanova, the Foundation's copywriter and social media manager, shared information about current initiatives aimed at environmental education, the conservation of natural resources, and rare species. The children then watched videos produced by the "Revival of Nature" Charitable Foundation.

The young explorers then met the farm's staff. Lyudmila Kashtanova, coordinator of the Tsarskoye Selo Museum-Reserve, shared fascinating facts about the development of agriculture and botany in the 19th century. Olga Filippova, the reserve's chief park curator, told the participants about unique plants brought from around the world and how horticulture developed in Russia and around the world in the 19th century. She also described which exotic plants were most commonly found in the gardens of the Imperial Residence, and which plants, so common today, were imported and acclimatized in Russia. The participants also met with scientists who made significant contributions to the development of horticulture in the 19th century.

After the theoretical part, the participants moved directly to the Imperial Farm grounds, where the real fun began. The tour followed a route that included ancient structures dating back to the 19th century.

The first stop on the route was a working stable, located in a former cowshed. Here, the children had their first encounter with the world of true professionals—the farm workers. They were given a detailed account of the Orlov Trotters, favored by Russian Emperors Alexander I and Nicholas II, and were introduced to modern methods of caring for these noble animals.

The children not only listened to the guides' stories but also got to participate in the process themselves: they brushed the mane of the charming pony Karamelka and learned about the behavior and nutrition of horses. Many felt a special connection with nature, as interacting with animals helps them better understand the environment and the responsibility each person has for its preservation.

The tour continued, covering various areas of the farm. The next stop was the former dairy pavilion and calf barn, where restorers preserved the original feeding troughs and even sections of the floor. Participants then visited the former goat, sheep, and poultry houses.

The most touching moment of the tour was a walk through the old Pensioners' Stables, built specifically for the eight elderly horses of Alexander I, who served the Russian Emperor faithfully.

The final stop of the program was a visit to the 19th-century cemetery located next to the Pesionary Stables. This memorial has remained virtually unchanged since the reigns of Alexander I and Nicholas II. It is here that 120 horses of the imperial family, some of which are famous for their role in historical events in Russia, find their final resting place.

All the children were deeply engaged in the excursion, asking many questions and actively participating at every stop. Despite the weather, the exploration was fun and engaging, leaving a lasting impression on the young nature and history lovers.

The final event of the festival was the awards ceremony. Each participant received commemorative souvenirs bearing the logo of the Russian Geographical Society and the "Revival of Nature" Charitable Foundation, cementing their sense of involvement in the great cause of environmental conservation.

And although the weather was changeable, the mood remained excellent.

Thanks to a joint initiative by the Russian Geographical Society and the Revival of Nature Charitable Foundation, children were given the opportunity to connect with history, feel the spirit of imperial traditions, and gain a deeper understanding of the importance of caring for nature.

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Today we are happy to share some great news! The newspaper "Russian North" dedicated an entire article to it (HTTPS: //VVV.K.87.ru/ Yuka-i-Turism/165/20154) the work of a group of researchers from the Beringia National Park, conducting important cetacean research in the Senyavin Strait. Support from the Revival of Nature Charitable Foundation enabled the team of scientists to conduct successful observations thanks to specialized equipment provided by our Foundation: a motorboat, cameras with long lenses, quadcopters, and waterproof cases.

The article's main focus is Olga Titova, a senior researcher at Beringia National Park. She provided readers with a detailed account of the importance of regularly measuring the size and health of cetaceans living in the Senyavin Strait. Using modern technology, Olga and her colleagues continue to study the health of large marine creatures using non-invasive methods, such as drone imaging, while avoiding disturbance to the animals.

"The remote whale measurement method used at Beringia is based on the experience of our international colleagues. For example, in Hawaii, scientists have long since learned to determine not only the width and length of whales from drone photographs, but also their volume and blubber thickness. We're currently trying to do the same in the Senyavin Strait," the specialist says.

Thanks to financial support from the Revival of Nature Charitable Foundation, scientists were able to equip themselves with modern tools, such as:

Camera with built-in GPS module Special long-focus lens Marine radios Waterproof cases Satellite communications

This approach ensures accurate measurement of whales' sizes and assessment of their physical condition without causing stress to the animals themselves.

Cetacean research plays a key role in preserving Arctic marine ecosystems. The data obtained led to the publication of an international cetacean catalog, which allows scientists to identify each individual by their individual characteristics, helping to track the animals' movements and physical condition.

We are pleased to have the opportunity to support such an important cause and sincerely thank the team of researchers from Beringia National Park for their professionalism and dedication.

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This exciting event brought together 30 nature-loving youth from St. Petersburg and the Leningrad Region. Participants included students from the Makarov Maritime University, students from maritime educational institutions, and students from comprehensive schools. On this day, the young explorers discovered the fascinating world of the northern latitudes and the amazing Arctic nature.

The vessel's captain, Nikolai Borisovich Yushkevich, shared with the children his in-depth knowledge of the Arctic region's unique ecosystem, climate, and the diverse wildlife of the polar territories. The participants experienced the life of a crew on a real Arctic expedition, experiencing a unique immersion in the harsh conditions of the North, and also heard fascinating stories firsthand.

The "Revival of Nature" Charitable Foundation traditionally partnered with "NO Geography Lesson." This year, Nadezhda Tsukanova, copywriter and social media manager for the press service, represented the Foundation.

Over the course of two years, the project reached more than 150,000 schoolchildren and students across the country, inspiring young people to preserve the environment and explore the natural resources of their homeland.

This year, in addition to a fascinating lecture, the children enjoyed a tour of the legendary icebreaker Krasin. After completing the educational program, everyone moved on to the final stage—the "Arctic Navigator" team challenge. Participants took on the roles of polar expedition members, plotted a path through the ice using weather reports, charted the routes of the famous icebreaker Krasin, and competed in an Arctic quiz.

While the jury was summing up the results, everyone was united by an emotional video from the "Revival of Nature" foundation, dedicated to family values and caring for nature.

At the end of the "NOT Geography Lesson," participants received commemorative souvenirs with the project's logo, and the winning team received a special prize from the "Revival of Nature" Charitable Foundation.

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