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17.05.2025
Kotlin Island
‘Clean Shore’ international youth environmental campaign
The ‘Clean Shore’ international youth environmental campaign, one of the largest public environmental and educational campaigns in St. Petersburg, will take place on the south shore of the city’s Kotlin Island on 10:30 to 17:00 on 17 May 2025.
In addition to cleaning coastal areas, the campaign will include environmental quests and educational stations. The key stage of the campaign will be an environmental and educational quest. Participants will have to complete various tasks, pass through training stations, and also clean beaches using the separate waste collection method.
The teams that cope with the tasks the best will receive prizes from partners and organizers.
Venue coordinates: 60.006374, 29.694724
Registration is available at the link
In addition to cleaning coastal areas, the campaign will include environmental quests and educational stations. The key stage of the campaign will be an environmental and educational quest. Participants will have to complete various tasks, pass through training stations, and also clean beaches using the separate waste collection method.
The teams that cope with the tasks the best will receive prizes from partners and organizers.
Venue coordinates: 60.006374, 29.694724
Registration is available at the link
17.05.2025
First World Geology Championship
The first World Geology Championship will take place on 17–23 May 2025, as part of the Nevsky International Ecological Congress in St. Petersburg.
The event will bring together teams of young geologists and students from friendly countries around the world. The event is being organized by the Karpinsky Institute and the St. Petersburg government with the support of the Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
The participants will take part in competitions in mineralogy and petrography, tectonics and geodynamics, quaternary geology, cartography, metallogeny, and several other disciplines, as well as geological excursions and professional communication with experienced geologists. A professional panel of judges and team of mentors will work at the event.
The event will bring together teams of young geologists and students from friendly countries around the world. The event is being organized by the Karpinsky Institute and the St. Petersburg government with the support of the Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
The participants will take part in competitions in mineralogy and petrography, tectonics and geodynamics, quaternary geology, cartography, metallogeny, and several other disciplines, as well as geological excursions and professional communication with experienced geologists. A professional panel of judges and team of mentors will work at the event.
18.05.2025
First World Geology Championship
The first World Geology Championship will take place on 17–23 May 2025, as part of the Nevsky International Ecological Congress in St. Petersburg.
The event will bring together teams of young geologists and students from friendly countries around the world. The event is being organized by the Karpinsky Institute and the St. Petersburg government with the support of the Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
The participants will take part in competitions in mineralogy and petrography, tectonics and geodynamics, quaternary geology, cartography, metallogeny, and several other disciplines, as well as geological excursions and professional communication with experienced geologists. A professional panel of judges and team of mentors will work at the event.
The event will bring together teams of young geologists and students from friendly countries around the world. The event is being organized by the Karpinsky Institute and the St. Petersburg government with the support of the Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
The participants will take part in competitions in mineralogy and petrography, tectonics and geodynamics, quaternary geology, cartography, metallogeny, and several other disciplines, as well as geological excursions and professional communication with experienced geologists. A professional panel of judges and team of mentors will work at the event.
19.05.2025
First World Geology Championship
The first World Geology Championship will take place on 17–23 May 2025, as part of the Nevsky International Ecological Congress in St. Petersburg.
The event will bring together teams of young geologists and students from friendly countries around the world. The event is being organized by the Karpinsky Institute and the St. Petersburg government with the support of the Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
The participants will take part in competitions in mineralogy and petrography, tectonics and geodynamics, quaternary geology, cartography, metallogeny, and several other disciplines, as well as geological excursions and professional communication with experienced geologists. A professional panel of judges and team of mentors will work at the event.
The event will bring together teams of young geologists and students from friendly countries around the world. The event is being organized by the Karpinsky Institute and the St. Petersburg government with the support of the Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
The participants will take part in competitions in mineralogy and petrography, tectonics and geodynamics, quaternary geology, cartography, metallogeny, and several other disciplines, as well as geological excursions and professional communication with experienced geologists. A professional panel of judges and team of mentors will work at the event.
20.05.2025
25th Baltic Sea Day International Environmental Forum
The 25th Baltic Sea Day International Environmental Forum will take place at the Universe of Water museum complex and the Museum of Naval Glory in Kronstadt on 20–21 May 2025.
Over the years, the Forum has taken on the status of a major environmental event in the Baltic Sea region that is widely recognized in international government, environmental, scientific, and public circles.
In 2025, as part of the Forum programme, environmental experts and representatives of the scientific community, public organizations, and authorities will discuss the most pressing issues of the ‘Ecological Well-Being’ national project in terms of preserving and improving water resources, preserving marine and coastal specially protected natural areas, making the fleet greener, and the impact of climate change on coastal cities and territories. Per tradition, the Forum will devote significant attention to monitoring the state of the marine environment, applied scientific research, and environmental education.
Detailed information and registration is available on the website
Addresses:
Universe of Water museum complex
56, Ulitsa Shpalernaya, St. Petersburg
Museum of Naval Glory
28, Tsitadelskoye Shosse, Kronstadt, St. Petersburg
Over the years, the Forum has taken on the status of a major environmental event in the Baltic Sea region that is widely recognized in international government, environmental, scientific, and public circles.
In 2025, as part of the Forum programme, environmental experts and representatives of the scientific community, public organizations, and authorities will discuss the most pressing issues of the ‘Ecological Well-Being’ national project in terms of preserving and improving water resources, preserving marine and coastal specially protected natural areas, making the fleet greener, and the impact of climate change on coastal cities and territories. Per tradition, the Forum will devote significant attention to monitoring the state of the marine environment, applied scientific research, and environmental education.
Detailed information and registration is available on the website
Addresses:
Universe of Water museum complex
56, Ulitsa Shpalernaya, St. Petersburg
Museum of Naval Glory
28, Tsitadelskoye Shosse, Kronstadt, St. Petersburg
20.05.2025
First World Geology Championship
The first World Geology Championship will take place on 17–23 May 2025, as part of the Nevsky International Ecological Congress in St. Petersburg.
The event will bring together teams of young geologists and students from friendly countries around the world. The event is being organized by the Karpinsky Institute and the St. Petersburg government with the support of the Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
The participants will take part in competitions in mineralogy and petrography, tectonics and geodynamics, quaternary geology, cartography, metallogeny, and several other disciplines, as well as geological excursions and professional communication with experienced geologists. A professional panel of judges and team of mentors will work at the event.
The event will bring together teams of young geologists and students from friendly countries around the world. The event is being organized by the Karpinsky Institute and the St. Petersburg government with the support of the Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
The participants will take part in competitions in mineralogy and petrography, tectonics and geodynamics, quaternary geology, cartography, metallogeny, and several other disciplines, as well as geological excursions and professional communication with experienced geologists. A professional panel of judges and team of mentors will work at the event.
21.05.2025
25th Baltic Sea Day International Environmental Forum
The 25th Baltic Sea Day International Environmental Forum will take place at the Universe of Water museum complex and the Museum of Naval Glory in Kronstadt on 20–21 May 2025.
Over the years, the Forum has taken on the status of a major environmental event in the Baltic Sea region that is widely recognized in international government, environmental, scientific, and public circles.
In 2025, as part of the Forum programme, environmental experts and representatives of the scientific community, public organizations, and authorities will discuss the most pressing issues of the ‘Ecological Well-Being’ national project in terms of preserving and improving water resources, preserving marine and coastal specially protected natural areas, making the fleet greener, and the impact of climate change on coastal cities and territories. Per tradition, the Forum will devote significant attention to monitoring the state of the marine environment, applied scientific research, and environmental education.
Detailed information and registration is available on the website
Addresses:
Universe of Water museum complex
56, Ulitsa Shpalernaya, St. Petersburg
Museum of Naval Glory
28, Tsitadelskoye Shosse, Kronstadt, St. Petersburg
Over the years, the Forum has taken on the status of a major environmental event in the Baltic Sea region that is widely recognized in international government, environmental, scientific, and public circles.
In 2025, as part of the Forum programme, environmental experts and representatives of the scientific community, public organizations, and authorities will discuss the most pressing issues of the ‘Ecological Well-Being’ national project in terms of preserving and improving water resources, preserving marine and coastal specially protected natural areas, making the fleet greener, and the impact of climate change on coastal cities and territories. Per tradition, the Forum will devote significant attention to monitoring the state of the marine environment, applied scientific research, and environmental education.
Detailed information and registration is available on the website
Addresses:
Universe of Water museum complex
56, Ulitsa Shpalernaya, St. Petersburg
Museum of Naval Glory
28, Tsitadelskoye Shosse, Kronstadt, St. Petersburg
21.05.2025
First World Geology Championship
The first World Geology Championship will take place on 17–23 May 2025, as part of the Nevsky International Ecological Congress in St. Petersburg.
The event will bring together teams of young geologists and students from friendly countries around the world. The event is being organized by the Karpinsky Institute and the St. Petersburg government with the support of the Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
The participants will take part in competitions in mineralogy and petrography, tectonics and geodynamics, quaternary geology, cartography, metallogeny, and several other disciplines, as well as geological excursions and professional communication with experienced geologists. A professional panel of judges and team of mentors will work at the event.
The event will bring together teams of young geologists and students from friendly countries around the world. The event is being organized by the Karpinsky Institute and the St. Petersburg government with the support of the Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
The participants will take part in competitions in mineralogy and petrography, tectonics and geodynamics, quaternary geology, cartography, metallogeny, and several other disciplines, as well as geological excursions and professional communication with experienced geologists. A professional panel of judges and team of mentors will work at the event.
21.05.2025
13:00–16:00
Alexander Volodin Square embankment (Vasilyevsky Island)
Green paddleboard race
This major event supported by the Russian Environmental Operator will bring together Congress guests and ecologically active residents of St. Petersburg who love paddleboarding as one of the world’s most eco-friendly water sports. The paddleboard race will be a highlight of the day before the Congress starts. Eco-educational activities will be held in the starting village of the race.
The race will conclude at 16:00.
Congress participants can attend the paddleboard race by pre-registering in their Roscongress personal account, while residents of St. Petersburg need to register on the Fontanka.ru website at the link.
The race will conclude at 16:00.
Congress participants can attend the paddleboard race by pre-registering in their Roscongress personal account, while residents of St. Petersburg need to register on the Fontanka.ru website at the link.
22.05.2025
Tavrichesky Palace, 47, Ulitsa Shpalernaya
Green Van mobile recycling workshop
The Green Van is a mobile interactive plastic recycling workshop that was created by Russian specialists and aims to promote the solid municipal waste handling system and the theme of eco-friendly consumption. The workshop includes a full plastic recycling cycle and more than 10 different master classes. The furniture and shelves in the van are made of plastic caps.
Visitors to the van can make their own commemorative keychains and pins with symbols of the Nevsky International Ecological Congress made from recycled plastic caps.
Visitors to the van can make their own commemorative keychains and pins with symbols of the Nevsky International Ecological Congress made from recycled plastic caps.
22.05.2025
Tavrichesky Palace, 47, Ulitsa Shpalernaya
Mobile air monitoring laboratory
During the Congress, participants will have a chance to see a mobile air monitoring laboratory in action. A laboratory specialist will demonstrate the measuring equipment and tell visitors about its capabilities.
The mobile laboratories are equipped with advanced technological solutions to conduct precise measurements and analyse environmental quality indicators. They can identify up to 140 pollutants in the air, including concentrations of volatile organic compounds, monitor the radiation situation and meteorological parameters, and also collect samples for a subsequent analysis of any substances in the air.
Information about air conditions obtained from mobile laboratories is used to inform the population and promptly respond to inquiries.
The mobile laboratories are equipped with advanced technological solutions to conduct precise measurements and analyse environmental quality indicators. They can identify up to 140 pollutants in the air, including concentrations of volatile organic compounds, monitor the radiation situation and meteorological parameters, and also collect samples for a subsequent analysis of any substances in the air.
Information about air conditions obtained from mobile laboratories is used to inform the population and promptly respond to inquiries.
22.05.2025
Tavrichesky Palace, 47, Ulitsa Shpalernaya
Eco-mobile
The system used to collect hazardous waste from residents of St. Petersburg includes permanently functioning eco-terminals, eco-points, and eco-mobiles. During the Congress, guests will have the opportunity to learn about the work of eco-mobiles, a mobile point for collecting hazardous waste from the population.
The eco-mobile is equipped with containers for separate waste collection and accepts mercury and LED lamps, medical mercury thermometers and other mercury devices, small batteries and accumulators, including batteries from laptops, electric scooters, gyro scooters, large batteries, non-functional household, electronic, computer, and office equipment, electronic cigarettes (vapes), tobacco heating systems, mercury-contaminated waste, used oils, expired medicines, household chemicals, expired varnishes and paints, car tyres, and more.
Detailed information about the St. Petersburg hazardous waste collection system, including the eco-mobile’s schedule, can be found on the website of the Committee for Nature Management, Environmental Protection, and Environmental Safety at the link on the website.
The eco-mobile is equipped with containers for separate waste collection and accepts mercury and LED lamps, medical mercury thermometers and other mercury devices, small batteries and accumulators, including batteries from laptops, electric scooters, gyro scooters, large batteries, non-functional household, electronic, computer, and office equipment, electronic cigarettes (vapes), tobacco heating systems, mercury-contaminated waste, used oils, expired medicines, household chemicals, expired varnishes and paints, car tyres, and more.
Detailed information about the St. Petersburg hazardous waste collection system, including the eco-mobile’s schedule, can be found on the website of the Committee for Nature Management, Environmental Protection, and Environmental Safety at the link on the website.
22.05.2025
Tavrichesky Garden, Ulitsa Potyomkinskaya
‘We’re for Cleanliness’ city clean-up day
This massive event will be a logical continuation of the nationwide ‘We’re for Cleanliness’ week of clean-up days, which took place on 18–27 April 2025 and brought together hundreds of thousands of people in 89 regions of Russia with nine key focuses ranging from preserving historical heritage to improving urban and protected areas. The clean-up campaign is part of the ‘History’ focus, since volunteers will be cleaning up the area around the monument to the Young Heroes of the Defence of the City of Lenin with the involvement of special military operation participants and their families, activists from patriotic and environmental organizations, as well as honoured guests of the Congress.
In addition, as part of the clean-up day, the EcoGTO environmental relay race will be held in an effort to promote knowledge about ecology and instil a responsible attitude towards natural resources in people.
The clean-up day is being organized by the Russian Federal Agency for Youth Affairs and the Russian environmental public movement Ecosystem with the support of the St. Petersburg government.
In addition, as part of the clean-up day, the EcoGTO environmental relay race will be held in an effort to promote knowledge about ecology and instil a responsible attitude towards natural resources in people.
The clean-up day is being organized by the Russian Federal Agency for Youth Affairs and the Russian environmental public movement Ecosystem with the support of the St. Petersburg government.
22.05.2025
‘More Than a Job’ career guidance tours
On 22–23 May 2025, professional tours of the ‘More Than a Job’ federal programme of the Russian Federal Agency for Youth Affairs will take place in St. Petersburg.
The event will be part of the large-scale project ‘More Than Travel’, which has already enabled more than 235,000 young people from different regions of Russia to create socially significant projects and expand their circle of like-minded people.
Participants in the upcoming event will be able to study the environmental policy of St. Petersburg and the Leningrad Region. As part of the programme, students and young workers will visit enterprises that are introducing green principles into their production, where they can evaluate production capacities and technologies, as well as discuss current environmental initiatives with experts. Considerable attention will be paid to career opportunities in environmental affairs and sustainable development.
The event will be part of the large-scale project ‘More Than Travel’, which has already enabled more than 235,000 young people from different regions of Russia to create socially significant projects and expand their circle of like-minded people.
Participants in the upcoming event will be able to study the environmental policy of St. Petersburg and the Leningrad Region. As part of the programme, students and young workers will visit enterprises that are introducing green principles into their production, where they can evaluate production capacities and technologies, as well as discuss current environmental initiatives with experts. Considerable attention will be paid to career opportunities in environmental affairs and sustainable development.
22.05.2025
First World Geology Championship
The first World Geology Championship will take place on 17–23 May 2025, as part of the Nevsky International Ecological Congress in St. Petersburg.
The event will bring together teams of young geologists and students from friendly countries around the world. The event is being organized by the Karpinsky Institute and the St. Petersburg government with the support of the Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
The participants will take part in competitions in mineralogy and petrography, tectonics and geodynamics, quaternary geology, cartography, metallogeny, and several other disciplines, as well as geological excursions and professional communication with experienced geologists. A professional panel of judges and team of mentors will work at the event.
The event will bring together teams of young geologists and students from friendly countries around the world. The event is being organized by the Karpinsky Institute and the St. Petersburg government with the support of the Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
The participants will take part in competitions in mineralogy and petrography, tectonics and geodynamics, quaternary geology, cartography, metallogeny, and several other disciplines, as well as geological excursions and professional communication with experienced geologists. A professional panel of judges and team of mentors will work at the event.
22.05.2025
74, Sredny Prospekt, Vasilievsky Island
100th Anniversary of the Duck-Billed Dinosaur Exhibit at the Karpinsky Institute’s Geological Prospecting Museum
Throughout 2025, the Karpinsky Institute’s Geological Prospecting Museum is celebrating the 100th anniversary of the legendary duck-billed dinosaur, the only full-size dinosaur skeleton in St. Petersburg.
The Karpinsky Institute’s Manjurosaurus is a story about the perseverance of scientists who managed to overcome wars and revolutions for the sake of science. The dinosaur’s reconstruction in 1925 was a breakthrough for Russian palaeontology, and today it is inspiring a new generation of researchers.
Please contact Irina Ostroumova at +7 (911) 237 4751 to arrange an organized group visit to the museum.
The Karpinsky Institute’s Manjurosaurus is a story about the perseverance of scientists who managed to overcome wars and revolutions for the sake of science. The dinosaur’s reconstruction in 1925 was a breakthrough for Russian palaeontology, and today it is inspiring a new generation of researchers.
Please contact Irina Ostroumova at +7 (911) 237 4751 to arrange an organized group visit to the museum.
22.05.2025
Events of the Ecolyata Russian Children’s Society
The large-scale projects of the Ecolyata Russian Children’s Society, which operates in all regions of Russia, aim to ensure that children have a rich inner world and a system of value-based attitudes to nature, as well as its animal and plant world, develop an internal need for the love of nature and, as a result, a caring attitude towards it, and foster a culture of nature-loving in them.
The most active Ecolyata were honoured to take part in the opening of the Congress, which will take place on 22 May at Tavrichesky Palace.
On 23 May, the Ecolyata ecological tournament Close to the Amazing will take place at the Universe of Water museum complex. Each region will prepare questions for the tournament. Senators and the heads of Russia’s executive authorities will serve as mentors for the participants.
Also on 23 May, the Krestovsky Island Ecological and Biological Centre will host an exhibition of biotope aquariums designed by the finalists of the ‘Living Space’ biotope aquarium competition. A master class on creating a biotope aquarium is planned for Congress participants.
The contact person for attending the event is Artur Ramovich Lyandzberg, Director of the Krestovsky Island Ecological and Biological Center, +7 (911) 211 7712
Addresses:
Tavrichesky Palace
St. Petersburg,
47, Ulitsa Shpalernaya
Universe of Water museum complex
56, Ulitsa Shpalernaya, St. Petersburg
19, Krestovsky Prospekt,
St. Petersburg
The most active Ecolyata were honoured to take part in the opening of the Congress, which will take place on 22 May at Tavrichesky Palace.
On 23 May, the Ecolyata ecological tournament Close to the Amazing will take place at the Universe of Water museum complex. Each region will prepare questions for the tournament. Senators and the heads of Russia’s executive authorities will serve as mentors for the participants.
Also on 23 May, the Krestovsky Island Ecological and Biological Centre will host an exhibition of biotope aquariums designed by the finalists of the ‘Living Space’ biotope aquarium competition. A master class on creating a biotope aquarium is planned for Congress participants.
The contact person for attending the event is Artur Ramovich Lyandzberg, Director of the Krestovsky Island Ecological and Biological Center, +7 (911) 211 7712
Addresses:
Tavrichesky Palace
St. Petersburg,
47, Ulitsa Shpalernaya
Universe of Water museum complex
56, Ulitsa Shpalernaya, St. Petersburg
19, Krestovsky Prospekt,
St. Petersburg
22.05.2025
Activities at St. Petersburg environmental education centres
During the Congress, environmental education centres will continue to operate and present environmental education master classes and lectures for Congress participants.
Visitors to environmental centres can view environmental education materials (printed and digital) developed by specialists and take part in environmental master classes, lectures, and events for children and adults. The environmental centres are equipped with infrastructure to receive hazardous waste from city residents. Residents can drop off used batteries and accumulators, mercury lamps, expired medications, mercury devices, used electronic and household appliances, chemical waste, used oils, car tyres, and more. Specialized organizations have made arrangements to collect useful secondary raw materials.
For more about the addresses and opening hours of the centres, or to sign up for a selected event, please visit the website of the St. Petersburg Committee for Nature Management, Environmental Protection, and Environmental Safety at the link on the website.
Addresses:
48, Dunaysky Prospekt
65, Narodnaya Ulitsa
Visitors to environmental centres can view environmental education materials (printed and digital) developed by specialists and take part in environmental master classes, lectures, and events for children and adults. The environmental centres are equipped with infrastructure to receive hazardous waste from city residents. Residents can drop off used batteries and accumulators, mercury lamps, expired medications, mercury devices, used electronic and household appliances, chemical waste, used oils, car tyres, and more. Specialized organizations have made arrangements to collect useful secondary raw materials.
For more about the addresses and opening hours of the centres, or to sign up for a selected event, please visit the website of the St. Petersburg Committee for Nature Management, Environmental Protection, and Environmental Safety at the link on the website.
Addresses:
48, Dunaysky Prospekt
65, Narodnaya Ulitsa
22.05.2025
Tarkhovka village, Gulf of Finland coast
Training for environmental volunteers on cleaning up oil and petroleum product spills in the coastal area of St. Petersburg and the Gulf of Finland
A training exercise will be held in the village of Tarkhovka on the Gulf of Finland coast (coordinates: 60.057006, 29.967609) on 22 May for the environmental emergency services of organizations that are subordinate to the Committee for Nature Management, Environmental Protection, and Environmental Safety jointly with environmental volunteers as part of operational assistance in cleaning up oil spills in the area.
All volunteers have previously completed training as part of a special programme of the Committee for Nature Management and studied the theoretical foundations as well as the manpower and resources of environmental emergency services.
All volunteers have previously completed training as part of a special programme of the Committee for Nature Management and studied the theoretical foundations as well as the manpower and resources of environmental emergency services.
23.05.2025
Tavrichesky Palace, 47, Ulitsa Shpalernaya
Green Van mobile recycling workshop
The Green Van is a mobile interactive plastic recycling workshop that was created by Russian specialists and aims to promote the solid municipal waste handling system and the theme of eco-friendly consumption. The workshop includes a full plastic recycling cycle and more than 10 different master classes. The furniture and shelves in the van are made of plastic caps.
Visitors to the van can make their own commemorative keychains and pins with symbols of the Nevsky International Ecological Congress made from recycled plastic caps.
Visitors to the van can make their own commemorative keychains and pins with symbols of the Nevsky International Ecological Congress made from recycled plastic caps.
23.05.2025
Tavrichesky Palace, 47, Ulitsa Shpalernaya
Mobile air monitoring laboratory
During the Congress, participants will have a chance to see a mobile air monitoring laboratory in action. A laboratory specialist will demonstrate the measuring equipment and tell visitors about its capabilities.
The mobile laboratories are equipped with advanced technological solutions to conduct precise measurements and analyse environmental quality indicators. They can identify up to 140 pollutants in the air, including concentrations of volatile organic compounds, monitor the radiation situation and meteorological parameters, and also collect samples for a subsequent analysis of any substances in the air.
Information about air conditions obtained from mobile laboratories is used to inform the population and promptly respond to inquiries.
The mobile laboratories are equipped with advanced technological solutions to conduct precise measurements and analyse environmental quality indicators. They can identify up to 140 pollutants in the air, including concentrations of volatile organic compounds, monitor the radiation situation and meteorological parameters, and also collect samples for a subsequent analysis of any substances in the air.
Information about air conditions obtained from mobile laboratories is used to inform the population and promptly respond to inquiries.
23.05.2025
Tavrichesky Palace, 47, Ulitsa Shpalernaya
Eco-mobile
The system used to collect hazardous waste from residents of St. Petersburg includes permanently functioning eco-terminals, eco-points, and eco-mobiles. During the Congress, guests will have the opportunity to learn about the work of eco-mobiles, a mobile point for collecting hazardous waste from the population.
The eco-mobile is equipped with containers for separate waste collection and accepts mercury and LED lamps, medical mercury thermometers and other mercury devices, small batteries and accumulators, including batteries from laptops, electric scooters, gyro scooters, large batteries, non-functional household, electronic, computer, and office equipment, electronic cigarettes (vapes), tobacco heating systems, mercury-contaminated waste, used oils, expired medicines, household chemicals, expired varnishes and paints, car tyres, and more.
Detailed information about the St. Petersburg hazardous waste collection system, including the eco-mobile’s schedule, can be found on the website of the Committee for Nature Management, Environmental Protection, and Environmental Safety at the link on the website.
The eco-mobile is equipped with containers for separate waste collection and accepts mercury and LED lamps, medical mercury thermometers and other mercury devices, small batteries and accumulators, including batteries from laptops, electric scooters, gyro scooters, large batteries, non-functional household, electronic, computer, and office equipment, electronic cigarettes (vapes), tobacco heating systems, mercury-contaminated waste, used oils, expired medicines, household chemicals, expired varnishes and paints, car tyres, and more.
Detailed information about the St. Petersburg hazardous waste collection system, including the eco-mobile’s schedule, can be found on the website of the Committee for Nature Management, Environmental Protection, and Environmental Safety at the link on the website.
23.05.2025
‘More Than a Job’ career guidance tours
On 22–23 May 2025, professional tours of the ‘More Than a Job’ federal programme of the Russian Federal Agency for Youth Affairs will take place in St. Petersburg.
The event will be part of the large-scale project ‘More Than Travel’, which has already enabled more than 235,000 young people from different regions of Russia to create socially significant projects and expand their circle of like-minded people.
Participants in the upcoming event will be able to study the environmental policy of St. Petersburg and the Leningrad Region. As part of the programme, students and young workers will visit enterprises that are introducing green principles into their production, where they can evaluate production capacities and technologies, as well as discuss current environmental initiatives with experts. Considerable attention will be paid to career opportunities in environmental affairs and sustainable development.
The event will be part of the large-scale project ‘More Than Travel’, which has already enabled more than 235,000 young people from different regions of Russia to create socially significant projects and expand their circle of like-minded people.
Participants in the upcoming event will be able to study the environmental policy of St. Petersburg and the Leningrad Region. As part of the programme, students and young workers will visit enterprises that are introducing green principles into their production, where they can evaluate production capacities and technologies, as well as discuss current environmental initiatives with experts. Considerable attention will be paid to career opportunities in environmental affairs and sustainable development.
23.05.2025
First World Geology Championship
The first World Geology Championship will take place on 17–23 May 2025, as part of the Nevsky International Ecological Congress in St. Petersburg.
The event will bring together teams of young geologists and students from friendly countries around the world. The event is being organized by the Karpinsky Institute and the St. Petersburg government with the support of the Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
The participants will take part in competitions in mineralogy and petrography, tectonics and geodynamics, quaternary geology, cartography, metallogeny, and several other disciplines, as well as geological excursions and professional communication with experienced geologists. A professional panel of judges and team of mentors will work at the event.
The event will bring together teams of young geologists and students from friendly countries around the world. The event is being organized by the Karpinsky Institute and the St. Petersburg government with the support of the Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
The participants will take part in competitions in mineralogy and petrography, tectonics and geodynamics, quaternary geology, cartography, metallogeny, and several other disciplines, as well as geological excursions and professional communication with experienced geologists. A professional panel of judges and team of mentors will work at the event.
23.05.2025
74, Sredny Prospekt, Vasilievsky Island
100th Anniversary of the Duck-Billed Dinosaur Exhibit at the Karpinsky Institute’s Geological Prospecting Museum
Throughout 2025, the Karpinsky Institute’s Geological Prospecting Museum is celebrating the 100th anniversary of the legendary duck-billed dinosaur, the only full-size dinosaur skeleton in St. Petersburg.
The Karpinsky Institute’s Manjurosaurus is a story about the perseverance of scientists who managed to overcome wars and revolutions for the sake of science. The dinosaur’s reconstruction in 1925 was a breakthrough for Russian palaeontology, and today it is inspiring a new generation of researchers.
Please contact Irina Ostroumova at +7 (911) 237 4751 to arrange an organized group visit to the museum.
The Karpinsky Institute’s Manjurosaurus is a story about the perseverance of scientists who managed to overcome wars and revolutions for the sake of science. The dinosaur’s reconstruction in 1925 was a breakthrough for Russian palaeontology, and today it is inspiring a new generation of researchers.
Please contact Irina Ostroumova at +7 (911) 237 4751 to arrange an organized group visit to the museum.
23.05.2025
Events of the Ecolyata Russian Children’s Society
The large-scale projects of the Ecolyata Russian Children’s Society, which operates in all regions of Russia, aim to ensure that children have a rich inner world and a system of value-based attitudes to nature, as well as its animal and plant world, develop an internal need for the love of nature and, as a result, a caring attitude towards it, and foster a culture of nature-loving in them.
The most active Ecolyata were honoured to take part in the opening of the Congress, which will take place on 22 May at Tavrichesky Palace.
On 23 May, the Ecolyata ecological tournament Close to the Amazing will take place at the Universe of Water museum complex. Each region will prepare questions for the tournament. Senators and the heads of Russia’s executive authorities will serve as mentors for the participants.
Also on 23 May, the Krestovsky Island Ecological and Biological Centre will host an exhibition of biotope aquariums designed by the finalists of the ‘Living Space’ biotope aquarium competition. A master class on creating a biotope aquarium is planned for Congress participants.
The contact person for attending the event is Artur Ramovich Lyandzberg, Director of the Krestovsky Island Ecological and Biological Center, +7 (911) 211 7712
Addresses:
Tavrichesky Palace
St. Petersburg,
47, Ulitsa Shpalernaya
Universe of Water museum complex
56, Ulitsa Shpalernaya, St. Petersburg
19, Krestovsky Prospekt,
St. Petersburg
The most active Ecolyata were honoured to take part in the opening of the Congress, which will take place on 22 May at Tavrichesky Palace.
On 23 May, the Ecolyata ecological tournament Close to the Amazing will take place at the Universe of Water museum complex. Each region will prepare questions for the tournament. Senators and the heads of Russia’s executive authorities will serve as mentors for the participants.
Also on 23 May, the Krestovsky Island Ecological and Biological Centre will host an exhibition of biotope aquariums designed by the finalists of the ‘Living Space’ biotope aquarium competition. A master class on creating a biotope aquarium is planned for Congress participants.
The contact person for attending the event is Artur Ramovich Lyandzberg, Director of the Krestovsky Island Ecological and Biological Center, +7 (911) 211 7712
Addresses:
Tavrichesky Palace
St. Petersburg,
47, Ulitsa Shpalernaya
Universe of Water museum complex
56, Ulitsa Shpalernaya, St. Petersburg
19, Krestovsky Prospekt,
St. Petersburg
23.05.2025
Activities at St. Petersburg environmental education centres
During the Congress, environmental education centres will continue to operate and present environmental education master classes and lectures for Congress participants.
Visitors to environmental centres can view environmental education materials (printed and digital) developed by specialists and take part in environmental master classes, lectures, and events for children and adults. The environmental centres are equipped with infrastructure to receive hazardous waste from city residents. Residents can drop off used batteries and accumulators, mercury lamps, expired medications, mercury devices, used electronic and household appliances, chemical waste, used oils, car tyres, and more. Specialized organizations have made arrangements to collect useful secondary raw materials.
For more about the addresses and opening hours of the centres, or to sign up for a selected event, please visit the website of the St. Petersburg Committee for Nature Management, Environmental Protection, and Environmental Safety at the link on the website.
Addresses:
48, Dunaysky Prospekt
65, Narodnaya Ulitsa
Visitors to environmental centres can view environmental education materials (printed and digital) developed by specialists and take part in environmental master classes, lectures, and events for children and adults. The environmental centres are equipped with infrastructure to receive hazardous waste from city residents. Residents can drop off used batteries and accumulators, mercury lamps, expired medications, mercury devices, used electronic and household appliances, chemical waste, used oils, car tyres, and more. Specialized organizations have made arrangements to collect useful secondary raw materials.
For more about the addresses and opening hours of the centres, or to sign up for a selected event, please visit the website of the St. Petersburg Committee for Nature Management, Environmental Protection, and Environmental Safety at the link on the website.
Addresses:
48, Dunaysky Prospekt
65, Narodnaya Ulitsa
23.05.2025
10:00–18:30
All-Russian Ecological Lessons
Ecological lessons will be held with the support of the Movement of the First national public and state movement of children and young people.
The eco-lessons will be organized in two formats: an impromptu format of conducting eco-lessons based on the primary branches of the Movement of the First, as well as five face-to-face meeting points with honorary guests of the Congress.
Some 300 people are expected to take part in the five face-to-face events, while more than 5,000 students aged 6 to 17 will participate in the impromptu eco-lessons.
The participants will answer career guidance questionnaires in the following areas: volunteer, research, infrastructure, and projects. The practical block of the event offers different formats for age groups: game workshops for young naturalist professions, introduction to the animal world, a workshop on identifying plants, and the ‘expedition backpack’ game.
The special EcoGTO relay race will also be held based on materials of the Russian environmental public movement Ecosystem.
The eco-lessons will be organized in two formats: an impromptu format of conducting eco-lessons based on the primary branches of the Movement of the First, as well as five face-to-face meeting points with honorary guests of the Congress.
Some 300 people are expected to take part in the five face-to-face events, while more than 5,000 students aged 6 to 17 will participate in the impromptu eco-lessons.
The participants will answer career guidance questionnaires in the following areas: volunteer, research, infrastructure, and projects. The practical block of the event offers different formats for age groups: game workshops for young naturalist professions, introduction to the animal world, a workshop on identifying plants, and the ‘expedition backpack’ game.
The special EcoGTO relay race will also be held based on materials of the Russian environmental public movement Ecosystem.