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30.05.2026

В Астане подписано соглашение о сотрудничестве между ЕАРАЗА и Евразийской ассоциацией конного спорта

Название EN: Cooperation Agreement Signed in Astana Between EARAZA and the Eurasian Equestrian Association
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A landmark event bringing together the zoological and sporting communities took place at the Argymak Equestrian Complex. Svetlana Akulova, President of the Euro-Asian Regional Association of Zoos and Aquariums (EARAZA), and Marina Sechina, President of the Eurasian Equestrian Association (EEA), signed a Cooperation Agreement.

The document is aimed at developing partnership in the field of animal welfare, promoting equestrian sport, and implementing educational initiatives for children and young people.

The parties agreed to cooperate in the following areas:

improvement of horse care and management programmes;
exchange of experience in the field of animal care;
development of youth and mass equestrian sport;
implementation of educational projects for children and parents;
promotion of responsible attitudes towards animals;
expansion of opportunities for involving children and young people in equestrian sports;
implementation of joint sporting and educational projects across the Eurasian region.

The signing ceremony took place within the framework of the FEI Jumping World Challenge Final 2026. Svetlana Akulova thanked Marina Sechina and the Russian Equestrian Federation for the invitation to Astana.

“I am deeply convinced that by combining care for animals and a love of sport, we are raising a generation of responsible, well-rounded and happy people. Our common goal is to ensure that the advanced experience of zoos and the best practices of equestrian sport serve the benefit of both animals and people,” Akulova noted.

The signed document establishes a foundation for long-term and productive cooperation aimed at animal welfare, the development of youth sport, and the implementation of socially significant projects throughout the Eurasian region.

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15.05.2026

В Московском зоопарке прошел круглый стол «Вопросы адаптации манула»

Название EN: The Moscow Zoo hosted a roundtable discussion entitled “Adaptation of Pallas’s Cats to Captive Environment”.
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On April 23, 2026, on the International Pallas’s Cat Day, a roundtable discussion dedicated to various
aspects of the adaptation of Pallas’s cats to captive environment was held at the Moscow Zoo. The event was organized on the initiative of Mikhail Morozov, lead zoologist of the Moscow Zoo and Coordinator of the EARAZA Program on the study, conservation and breeding of the Pallas’s cat. The meeting was attended by Moscow Zoo specialists and professionals from research and conservation organizations including the Federal Service for Supervision in the Use of Natural Resources (Rosprirodnadzor), A. N. Severtsov Institute of Ecology and Evolution of the Russian Academy of Sciences, Zoological Institute of the Russian Academy of Sciences (St. Petersburg), Leningrad Zoo, Barnaul Zoo, Krasnoyarsk Park of Flora and Fauna “Roev Ruchei”, Interregional Association "Center for the Study and Conservation of the Snow Leopard "Irbis", Budgetary
Institution of the Republic of Buryatia "Natural Management and Environmental Protection of the Republic of Buryatia"; (BI Burpriroda), Saylyugemsky National Park (the Altai Republic), Tunkinsky National Park (the Republic of Buryatia), Ubsunur Hollow Biosphere Reserve (the Republic of Tyva), Land of the Leopard National Park (Primorsky Krai), as well as representatives of the Manul Working Group and Irbis Mongolia Center NGO (Mongolia).

At the opening of the meeting, Svetlana Akulova, General Director of the Moscow Zoo and EARAZA
President made a welcome address. “We carefully observe Pallas’s cats from a distance but don’t exactly know the needs of these animals when they get into a difficult situation. Cases of abandoned kittens being found in the steppe or adult cats in need of help are becoming more frequent, while the guidelines for the actions in such cases are still disparate. Our task is to gather all available information for developing a sound approach to address this problem,” said Svetlana Akulova.

The participants of the event presented reports on the assistance that can provided to Pallas’s cats in the wild, paperwork required for the removal of animals from the wild if necessary, and rehabilitation and preparation of Pallas’s cats for the release into the wild. Experts also spoke about plans to build a
rehabilitation center in the Daursky Nature Reserve and educational activity carried out in the Pallas’s cat habitats.

Further information and photos are available at the following link

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28.04.2026

Президент ЕАРАЗА и СОЗАР Светлана Акулова приняла участие в ParkSeason Expo и III Всероссийской премии «Парки России»

Название EN: EARAZA and UZAR President Svetlana Akulova Took Part in ParkSeason Expo and the III All-Russian “Parks of Russia” Award
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On 22 April 2026, the large-scale ParkSeason Expo forum took place in Moscow, bringing together professionals from the park and zoo sectors from regions of Russia, BRICS countries, and other nations around the world. One of the key participants of the event was Svetlana Akulova, President of the Euro-Asian Regional Association of Zoos and Aquariums (EARAZA) and the Union of Zoos and Aquariums of Russia (UZAR).

As part of the forum, Akulova visited the exhibition where EARAZA and UZAR presented their latest achievements and projects. She delivered a welcoming address to participants and subsequently, in her capacity as President of UZAR, moderated the thematic session “Zoos, Ornithological Parks and Mini-Farms”.

Together with Akulova, the session featured leading industry experts:

Bishop Ngobeni — President of Johannesburg City Parks and Zoos and representative of the African Parks Association. He shared experience in attracting visitors and discussed operational standards on the African continent.

Svetlana Sokolova — Director General of the Kaliningrad Zoo, who spoke about why the modern zoo has every right to exist and develop.

Asiya Gizzatullina — Director of the Kazan Zoobotanical Garden, who presented a new approach to operations based on science, education, reconstruction, and the role of the zoo as a public space.

Andrey Erkin — Director of the Central Park of Culture and Recreation of Volgograd and member of the Parks Subcommittee of the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of the Russian Federation, who shared experience in effective zoning and creating year-round attractiveness for parks.

“A zoo is a museum of living nature, where the ‘exhibits’ breathe, run, fly, and require feeding. We combine three dimensions within our work: museum activities, park management, and nature conservation. It is precisely this balance — between visitor comfort, preservation of the ‘exhibits’, and animal welfare — that makes us unique,” Akulova emphasized.

She cited impressive figures: among UZAR members alone, total annual attendance amounted to approximately 20 million visitors. At the same time, in smaller cities, zoos receive between three and thirty times more visitors than the number of residents living there. This confirms that zoos and aquariums today are true drivers of tourism and a source of pride for their regions.

The culmination of the forum was the awards ceremony for the laureates and winners of the Third All-Russian “Parks of Russia” Award — the country’s main park industry event of the year, bringing together professionals who make parks and zoos better, more comfortable, and more engaging for people every day.

Akulova served on the Award’s Expert Council and, together with her colleagues, selected the country’s best zoos in the special “Zoo” nomination.

The Kaliningrad Zoo was named the winner of the nomination.

“This is especially gratifying for me: I know the zoo’s team well, and I know how much heart, effort, and love they put into their work. The Kaliningrad Zoo is not simply a place where animals live; it is a truly modern scientific and educational centre of which the entire country can be proud. Congratulations, friends! This victory is well deserved!” Akulova commented on her colleagues’ achievement.

She also congratulated all laureates and winners in the other award categories — from “Children’s Park” to “Person of the Year” — and thanked them for their work, which makes cities vibrant, green, and welcoming.

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30.01.2026

Ежегодная конференция ЕАРАЗА

Название EN: EARAZA Annual Conference
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EARAZA Annual Conference 2026 will be hosted by the Greens Zoological, Rescue & Rehabilitation Centre (Jamnagar, Gujarat, India) on October 25 through 30. The conference program will include EARAZA administrative, technical, and thematic sessions, as well as EARAZA and GUZI (Global Union of Zoological Institutions) assemblies and some other events. It is expected that the Conference will be attended by both representatives of EARAZA member institutions and VIPs and invited international colleagues from various countries.

To find more details, please use the following link

Should you have any further questions, please contact EARAZA Executive Directorate at earaza@mail.ru.

Please note that depending on the situation in the Middle East, the dates of the conference may be subject to change.

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25.11.2025

К 95-летию со дня рождения Станислава Михайловича Кудрявцева (1930-1996)

Название EN: On the 95th anniversary of Stanislav Mikhailovich Kudryavtsev (1930-1996)
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Stanislav Mikhailovich Kudryavtsev was born on November 24, 1930, in Moscow. He lived not far from the Moscow Zoo and since his childhood, spent every day there, from morning till evening. Observing the life of animals, he remembered their appearance, behaviors, and voices and could distinguish animals by sight, noting individual features of each of them. His memory was like that of the computer where information about all species of animals kept at the zoos of the world was stored. He could determine the sex of any bird when no apparent features of sexual dimorphism were seen and served as a consultant for the Zoocentre of the Main Directorate of Hunting and Nature Reserves of the Russian Federation. Stanislav treated all living creatures with reverence and kept fishes, birds, amphibians and other animals both at home and in his office. Willows grown from the stem cuttings that he brought back from his trips still grow around the ponds of the Zoo. Nobody called him by his full name; he was Stas or Stasik for everyone who was lucky to know him well. Not having advanced knowledge of any foreign language, he communicated freely with any foreigners when it came to animals. Like no one else, he could raise abandoned chicks taking them out from under his jacket when it was time to feed them. As Stas walked through the zoo, the animals recognized him and strived to attract his attention with their poses, behavior, and vocalizations.

During his trip to England where he went for accompanying a giant panda, Stas captivated the staff of the London Zoo with his knowledge. He became a member of the London Zoological Society and was appointed to the editorial board of the International Zoo Yearbook as a representative of the Soviet Union. He was also an active member of the EEP Species Committee for the Amur tiger.

Stas was involved in the preparation of the Czech Encyclopedic Atlas of Animals, as well as of the book Systematic of Birds by N. N. Kartashov, and many other publications.

Over two hundred people gathered at the memorial service at the Zoo to honor Stanislav Kudryavtsev in his final journey. For almost two years, condolences have been coming to the Moscow Zoo from abroad where people expressed their deep respect to Stas’s memory. Ray Pawley from Brookfield Zoo in the USA noted Stanislav’s “rare talent, essentially close to the talent of a composer”.

In 1997, EARAZA Annual Conference made a decision to name the EARAZA top award after Stanislav Kudryavtsev.

20.11.2025

XIV Международная конференция «Аквариум как средство познания мира»

Название EN: XIV International Conference “An Aquarium as a Means of Exploring the World”
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On November 6–8, 2025, the XIV International Scientific and Practical Conference “An Aquarium as a Means of Exploring the World” was hosted by the unique Museum of the World Ocean in Kaliningrad.

The conference was organized jointly by Aqua Logo Engineering Company, Eurasian Regional Association of Zoos and Aquariums (EARAZA), Russian Union of Zoos and Aquariums (RUZA), and Museum of the World Ocean.

The conference participants were introduced to the brand-new exhibit “Planet Ocean” of the Museum of the World Ocean.

Aqua Logo Engineering Company has been directly involved in the projecting, construction and maintenance of the Planet Ocean exhibit.

The conference was attended by more than 200 people; 120 delegates participated in the Conference in person, while other specialists joined a VK stream live video online from Russia, Latvia, Hungary, Kazakhstan, Germany, the USA, the Netherlands, Egypt, and Singapore. Video broadcast had an audience of almost 250 people. Records of the presentations are available on VK video.

The conference program included 60 reports, presentations, poster sessions, and offline and video reports that were given by representative of 11 Russian cities (Kaliningrad, St. Petersburg, Voronezh, Tula, Moscow, Omsk, Kursk, Simpferopol, Vladivostok, Murom, and Arkhangelsk), as well as professionals from Kazakhstan, Latvia, and Portugal. In total, 47 presentations were delivered during two days.

Alexey Kazakevich, General Director of the Aqua Logo Engineering Company acted as the conference moderator.

Excursions around expositions and technical zones of the Planet Ocean exhibit were very popular with the conference participants. Post-conference program included the tour of the Kaliningrad Zoo, trip to Polesk town and visit of Old Lighthouse Rinderot in Zalivino village.

01.11.2025

Юбилейная научно-практическая конференция «Птицы: содержание, разведение, ветеринария»

Название EN: Anniversary scientific and practical conference “Birds: Husbandry, Breeding, and Veterinary”
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The VII Scientific and Practical Conference “Birds: Husbandry, Breeding, and Veterinary” was hosted by the Vorobyi Bird Park (Kaluga Oblast) on October 20–24 in commemoration of the 20th anniversary of the Park.

During the conference, specialists from various parts of Russia discussed current issues related to the life of birds in captivity. Presentations and discussions were focused on a number of important topics including bird husbandry, specific of reproduction in various bird species, veterinary care, as well as projecting and building of modern bird exhibits and breeding facilities. Special attention was paid to the role of zoos in the conservation of rare and endangered species of birds.

Vorobyi Bird Park has gained extensive experience in breeding tropical birds, therefore master classes on diagnostic research methods and artificial incubation of the eggs of parrots and penguins in the Park’s facilities were of great value. Conference participants also highly appreciated zoo tours guided by zoological engineers who provided detailed description of the bird and mammal husbandry conditions in Vorobyi Park.

The Conference also included a cultural program, which made this event truly unforgettable.

29.10.2025

Научная конференция, посвященная 95-летию со дня образования МБУК «Екатеринбургский зоопарк»

Название EN: Scientific conference dedicated to the 95th anniversary of the Yekaterinburg Zoo
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Celebrations dedicated to the 95th anniversary of the Yekaterinburg Zoo were held in the city of Yekaterinburg on September 16 through 20. Over 150 guests from 66 institutions in various cities of Russia, as well as from Kazakhstan, Singapore, and China took part in the celebrations.

More than 130 guests attended the International Scientific and Practical Conference “A Zoo in the Large City”. The plenary session was opened by Svetlana Prylepina, Director of Yekaterinburg Zoo, who delivered a report “On the Development of Infrastructure of Yekaterinburg Zoo in 2015-2025”. Then, Alexey Suslov, Zoological Director of Moscow Zoo, gave a report on the activities of the EARAZA/RUZA conservation programs. Mrs Cheng Dandan, Director of the DSL Company, China, made a presentation on the very important topic: “How to use modern technologies to save energy and improve efficiency for achieving green standards.”

Conference participants showed a great interest in the presentation “Clinical Case of Adenocarcinoma of the Ear Canal in the Chimpanzee ” made by Nikita Melnikov, veterinarian of Yekaterinburg Zoo. The case was the topic of multiple publications describing the unique surgical procedure that was jointly performed on Martina-the chimpanzee by specialists from the Sverdlovsk Regional Oncology Dispensary and vets from Yekaterinburg Zoo.

Anna Postovalova, the Head of the Yekaterinburg Zoo Education Department, spoke about main areas of the Zoo’s conservation education activity.

Further work of the Conference was held in topic sessions in the facilities of Yekaterinburg Zoo. Participants of the main professional session discussed the theme of animal management, breeding and behaviour in captive environment and shared knowledge and experience in the field of veterinary care.

The session “Scientific and Education Work at Zoos and Aquariums” included not only presentations but also a master class and practical classes on the topic under discussion.

The session titled “Issues of Construction, Design, and Operation of Zoo Facilities» began with the visits to some renovated facilities of Yekaterinburg Zoo, including Zoo’s kitchen, enclosure complexes for Polar bears and brown bears, and Primate House. Particular attention in the reports was also given to the engineering and technical aspects of enclosure and exhibit design, as well as to creation of comfort housing conditions for zoo animals.

The exchange of experience allowed colleagues from different cities and countries to acquire new knowledge and initiate valuable discussions that will promote further development of zoos and aquariums.

A total of 31 reports were presented at the Conference. Conference proceeding under the same title, A Zoo in the Large City, have been published and distributed to the participants.

23.10.2025

Конференция ЕАРАЗА (Сан-Паулу, Бразилия)

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EARAZA Thematic Conference was held at the Animália Park, SP, Brazil on September 29 through October 3, 2025. The Conference was attended by 120 delegates from 16 countries. More than 20 presentations and reports dedicated to various areas of zoo activities were delivered during the Conference. The presentations were mostly focused on the biodiversity conservation and wildlife education. EARAZA President Svetlana Akilova presented a detailed report on EARAZA activities and congratulated the Batu Secret Zoo (Indonesia) on joining EARAZA. S. Akuova also held negotiations with Вelo Horizonte Zoo (Brazil), ZOO Sofari Borysew (Poland) and Butantan Institute that expressed their wish to join EARAZA.

After the Conference, the delegates participated on the past-conference tour that included visits to Animalia Park, Zoo São Paulo, Zoo Sorocaba, Zoo Itatibo, Butantan Institute, Sea Turtle Sanctuary of Tamar Project, and Marine Mammal Rescue Centre. Agreements were reached on the exchange of animals between Brazilian and EARAZA Institutions.

The participants of the Conference express their sincere appreciation to the Director of Animalia Park Dr Anael Fahel and his team for the perfectly organized EARAZA Conference, as well as for the wonderful hospitality and warm reception that they provided to EARAZA delegates.

17.10.2025

Беспозвоночные в коллекциях зоопарков и инсектариев

Название EN: International Workshop “Invertebrates in the Collections of Zoos and Insectariums”
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The 9th International Workshop titled “Invertebrates in the Collections of Zoos and Insectariums” organized jointly by Yaroslabl Zoo, Moscow Zoo, EARAZA, and RUZA (Russian Union of Zoos and Aquariums) was held in the city of Yaroslavl on October 7-10, 2025.

The Workshop was arranged on the initiative of EARAZA/RUZA Working Group on Terrestrial and Freshwater Invertebrates (IWG). Such a workshop was for the first time organized in 2001 and since then was held on a triennial basis for specialists of zoos, insectariums, universities, academic and industry-related research institutions, natural science museums clubs of young biologists, conservation and other biological organizations to share experiences, technologies and scientific achievements in the area of the management, breeding, demonstration, study and conservation of rare and endangered invertebrates, as well as public education.

The Workshop was attended by 96 specialists, with 20 of them having participated in the activities of the Workshop in online format. The participants represented 40 organizations from more than 20 cities of Russia, as well as from Belarus, Czech Republic, Latvia, and Malaysia.

The Workshop participants commended the wonderful organization of the Workshop and highly appreciated the structure of its scientific and cultural activities. All the events of the Workshop were held in accordance with modern professional standards. Workshop participants from Russia and other countries particularly noted the warm atmosphere of the conference, hospitality of the colleagues from Yaroslavl Zoo, and importance of the meetings, discussions and new experience and knowledge for further development of the invertebrate collections and exhibits.

The proceedings of the Workshop are expected to be published in 2026.

Photos from the Archive of Yaroslavl Zoo.

16.10.2025

В Московском зоопарке c 9 по 11 сентября прошла Ветеринарная конференция Евроазиатской региональной ассоциации зоопарков и аквариумов (ЕАРАЗА) и Союза зоопарков и аквариумов России (СОЗАР)

Название EN: On September 9-11, the Moscow Zoo hosted Veterinary Conference held under the auspices of Eurasian Regional Associarion of Zoos and Aquariums (EARAZA) and Russian Union of Zoos and Aquariums (RUZA)
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On September 9-11, the scientific library of the Moscow Zoo served as a platform for zoo veterinary specialists to share their experience and knowledge. The event was attended by delegates from over 20 cities of Russia, as well as from Kazakhstan and Belarus. The Conference was organized by Dmitry Egorov, Senior Veterinarian of the Moscow Zoo, and Anastasia Vysokikh, Head of the Moscow Zoo’s Veterinary Department.

Svetlana Akulova, EARAZA/RUZA President, gave a speech at the opening ceremony. She paid special attention to the issue of digitalization in veterinary medicine and delivered a presentation titled “Digital Veterinarian: How Do AI-decisions Bridge an Educational Gap in Veterinary Medicine of Wild Animals.”

During three days of the conference presentations were given by many veterinary professionals including Sergey Gershov, Nikita Mylov, Mariana Tokunova and Alyona Cherednichenko from Moscow Zoo, Ulyana Bogomazova from Minsk Zoo, Elena Komaretz from Grodno Zoo, Gulnara Kharizova from Kazan Zoological and Botanical Gardens, Elena Morozova from Buryatia Zoo, Innokentiy Bulavinov and Modest Vlasov from Leningrad Zoo, Ekaterina Zykova from Alpaca Park (Moscow), Ekaterina Romenskaya from Kaliningrad Zoo, Vera Sedko and Marina Kazemyrchuk from Dr Sotnikov Clinic, Alla Safronova from Rostov-on-Don Zoo, Darya Kouptil from Panteric Veterinary Centre for Exotic Animals (Moscow), and Yulia Kryvova from BioControl Veterinary Clinic.

On the first day of the conference, the participants discussed various problems of anesthesia and dental procedures; the topics of the second day included animal reproduction processes, obstetric aid, various pathologies, and veterinary research. The last day was dedicated to X-ray anatomy and X-ray pathology.

We sincerely thank all the participants of the conference and are looking forward to our successful cooperation!

25.04.2025

В Московском Экспоцентре прошло главное парковое событие России – форум ParkSeason Expo

Название EN: The Moscow Expocentre hosted Russia's main park event – the ParkSeason Expo forum
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This is an international exhibition and conference on the creation, development, and maintenance of comfortable urban environments, recreational parks, public spaces, and specially protected natural areas.

As part of the forum, the award ceremony of the 2nd All-Russian "Parks of Russia" Award took place. The honorary guest of the awards was Svetlana Akulova, President of the Euro-Asian Regional Association of Zoos and Aquariums (EARAZA), President of SOZAR, and Director of the Moscow Zoo, who presented the award winners.

The grand prize, also referred to as the "Park Oscar," was awarded to the Rostov-on-Don Zoo. It is one of the largest and oldest zoos not only in Russia but also in Europe. This year, the institution celebrated its 97th anniversary. The zoo covers 68 hectares and houses a unique collection of over 7,600 animals representing 509 species.

Other laureates honored with diplomas included:

Yekaterinburg Zoo
Kaliningrad Zoo
Chelyabinsk Zoo

Congratulations to all the award nominees! We wish you success and prosperity!

24.04.2025

Семинар «Расширяя пространство возможностей зоопарка: интеграция нестандартных методик»

Название EN: Seminar «Expanding the Zoo's Possibilities: Integration of Non-Standard Methods»
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Practical Seminar "Expanding the Zoo's Horizons: Integrating Innovative Approaches" Held at Udmurtia Zoo

From April 16 to 18, 2025, the Udmurtia Zoo hosted a hands-on seminar dedicated to non-traditional methodologies in modern zoo practices.

Key Topics Covered:

Educational outreach – cutting-edge approaches in zoo-based learning
Innovative teaching techniques for engaging children of all ages and developmental needs
Best practices in animal husbandry, breeding, and habitat enrichment

Gratitude to Participants

We extend our sincere appreciation to all attendees for their invaluable contributions! Your expertise, lively discussions, and shared knowledge are instrumental in advancing the zoo community’s mission.

Thank you for your dedication to shaping the future of zoos!

17.04.2025

В Астане прошла вторая научно-практическая конференция «Опыт и перспективы развития декоративной и товарной аквакультуры»

Название EN: The second scientific and practical conference «Experience and prospects for the development of ornamental and commercial aquaculture» was held in Astana
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On April 17-18, 2025, the second scientific and practical conference "Experience and Prospects for the Development of Ornamental and Commercial Aquaculture" was held in Astana, organized by the Ailand Astana Oceanarium (formerly "Duman"). The event brought together experts from Russia, Kazakhstan, Indonesia and other countries.

In addition to the hosts of the event, the Kazakh delegation was represented by employees of the Almaty Zoo and aquaculture professionals. The participants from Russia included specialists from the Moskvarium, the oceanariums of Voronezh, St. Petersburg, the Primorsky Oceanarium on Russky Island, as well as employees of the Kaliningrad Museum of the World Ocean. The conference was attended by the director of the Aquarium Complex Aqua Logo Petr Bakuta and representatives of other suppliers of aquarium fish.

The central figure of the event was Oleg Nikolaevich Yunchis, a leading ichthyopathologist and specialist at the St. Petersburg Oceanarium. He is known for his developments in the field of diagnostics and treatment of fish, including difficult-to-keep shark species. According to the expert, the inhabitants of marine aquariums in closed artificial systems are most vulnerable to various diseases.

The conference participants were greatly impressed by Tatyana Aksyonkina's report on the construction of a new building of the Kaliningrad Museum of the World Ocean, in which Aqua Logo is actively involved. Tatyana presented a film about the current exhibitions of the museum and the new one, which is being prepared for opening, accompanying it with a live commentary, it turned out to be very exciting.

Our report "Kamchatka crab. From fishing to breeding" aroused increased interest among the conference audience. As part of the construction of the scientific and educational center of FEFU on Russky Island, we are planning to create a laboratory for the artificial reproduction of crustaceans. The general designer of the Center approached us and asked to develop a technology for artificial reproduction for its further protection. Currently, the finished design documentation is undergoing an examination.

A notable event was the speech of Natalia Gireva, chief specialist of the department of maintenance of hydrobionts of tropical seas of the Primorsky Oceanarium, who spoke about the breeding of marine organisms.

The organizational aspects of the conference deserve the highest praise: clear transfer, attentive attitude to participants, high-quality organization of coffee breaks and lunches.

26.03.2025

Конференция «Вселенная белого медведя: эффективное сотрудничество в Арктике»

Название EN: Conference «Polar Bear Universe: Effective Cooperation in the Arctic»
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The conference "Universe of the Polar Bear: Effective Cooperation in the Arctic" brought together about 850 participants.

On March 21, the VIII International Scientific and Practical Conference "Universe of the Polar Bear: Effective Cooperation in the Arctic" concluded. The event was held in three cities - Moscow, St. Petersburg and Anadyr - and gathered about 850 participants from 12 countries: Russia, Belarus, Brazil, Egypt, Italy, Kazakhstan, China, Malaysia, the Netherlands, Singapore, the Czech Republic and Uzbekistan.

During the four-day business program, more than 200 reports were presented on a wide range of topics related to the study, conservation and sustainable development of the Arctic.

"The Arctic is a strategically important region for the whole world. Climate change, melting ice, biodiversity conservation - all these and many other issues are important for the future of humanity," said Yury Trutnev, Deputy Prime Minister of the Russian Federation.

"The increased interest in the Arctic is associated with the active development of this strategically important region for our country, the development of the Northern Sea Route, and global climate change. The polar bear is at the center of discussions. Being the largest land predator on the planet, it is also one of the most vulnerable," emphasized Alexander Kozlov, Minister of Natural Resources of Russia, in his welcoming speech to the conference participants.

"It is necessary to preserve the Arctic as a territory of peace, stability and mutually beneficial cooperation. The most important priority remains ensuring a balance between human economic activity and environmental conservation," stressed Svetlana Rodionova, Head of the Federal Service for Supervision of Natural Resource Usage, in her welcoming speech delivered by Amirhan Amirkhanov, Advisor to the Head of the Federal Service for Supervision of Natural Resource Usage.

According to Svetlana Akulova, Director General of the Moscow Zoo, since 2018, a human-polar bear conflict prevention group has been operating in the Arctic, which has proven its effectiveness. All conflict animals are successfully returned to their natural habitat without harm to people.

Several sessions at the conference were dedicated to the polar bear: "Polar Bear and Marine Mammals", "Activities of Arctic Protected Areas", "Biodiversity Monitoring", "Bear Patrol" and others. During the discussions, experts shared the most relevant research results on the predator. For example, as part of the study of the Kara subpopulation of polar bears, satellite tagging of 7 polar bears was performed in the summer of 2024, with two males being tagged with ear tags instead of collars for the first time in Russia. Data from these devices are important for assessing the status of the Kara subpopulation of polar bears, which is currently the least studied in the Russian Federation.

On the final day, a session "Zoos, Aquariums and Oceanariums: Role and Participation in Arctic Ecosystem Research" was held, discussing the participation of these institutions in polar bear conservation.

20.02.2025

Научная конференция «Океан в городе 2025» в Москвариуме

Название EN: Scientific conference «Ocean in the city 2025» in Moskvarium
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The Moskvarium Center for Oceanography and Marine Biology hosted the international scientific-practical conference "Ocean in the City" for the fifth time, with participation of more than 200 specialists from Russia and other countries.

From February 7 to 9, 2025, Moskvarium held its annual event for professionals in marine biology, terrarium keeping, aquarium keeping and water treatment, which facilitates cooperation between scientists and practitioners, as well as advances science and improves animal care standards.

"The first 'Ocean in the City' was held in 2019 as a small open seminar attended by only 17 people. Today, thanks to active scientific work and cooperation with international organizations, we are already holding the fifth anniversary scientific conference, which featured more than 50 speakers and gathered about 200 guests from Russia, CIS countries and Southeast Asia," said Irina Meintser, Deputy General Director of Moskvarium.

During the three days of the conference, participants discussed the organization of work in oceanariums, zoos and dolphinariums, rehabilitation and veterinary medicine of aquatic animals, as well as educational activities in aquariums.

"This event is particularly significant as we have been conducting joint scientific work with Moskvarium for a long time, and the Center's staff are members of our associations. Thanks to this event, we are able to continuously improve standards and conditions for keeping animals in artificial environments, as well as apply the accumulated experience to the rehabilitation of wildlife," said Tatiana Vershinina, Executive Director of SOZAR and Executive Secretary of EARAZA.

The conference format differed from traditional events - in addition to the lecture part, much attention was paid to practical aspects. Participants were able to attend open training sessions with dolphins and Baikal seals, which allowed them to get a closer look at the training process and interaction with the oceanarium inhabitants.

Moskvarium staff conducted detailed guided tours of the oceanarium and life support systems, allowing participants to get a closer look at how the Center operates from the inside. In addition, discussion clubs and round tables were organized at the venue.

This year, the Moskvarium Center for Oceanography and Marine Biology plans to develop educational activities for younger generations. In April 2025, the event "Ocean in the City. Children" will be held here.

В Московском зоопарке 9 сентября открылась Ветеринарная конференция